Lot 1928
Perfection - A Superb 1913 Matte Proof $10 Gold. PCGS graded Proof 66. The Philadelphia Mint continued to tinker with the satin finish on its Proof gold coins. In 1912 and 1913 a fine sandblast finish was used, which shows millions of sparkling facets under a magnifier. Thus, the surfaces of both the fields and the devices have the appearance of tiny sand grains spreading over the coin. A meager 71 were struck back in 1913, and of these perhaps 25 survive. PCGS for its 13 years of grading has only seen 14 of this date in Proof, with this coin being tied with 3 others for the finest graded.
This sale contains a gem run of 1913 Proof gold--the Quarter Eagle, Half Eagle and Eagle are all included and perhaps can be purchased individually to put together a gem Gold Proof date set. As a year, 1913 is certainly appealing, for the fine sandblast Proof finish used then is one of the most beautiful of the various Proof finishes produced. Be sure to view this spectacular coin! It's a treat.
|
| |
| Unsold |
