1913 5$ INDIAN HEAD

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by belpedro, May 13, 2018.

  1. belpedro

    belpedro New Member

    I would like to know the authenticity the condition and the value of this coin.
    Thank you
     

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  3. CoinBlazer

    CoinBlazer Numismatic Enthusiast

    Authenticity is very hard to decide over picture.
     
  4. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    Fake. 95% sure. I say that and not 100% because my main focus is $2 1/2 Indians, not $5, but it has the same look as the fake $2 1/2s.
     
  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Just doesn't look right to me-details and background fields.
     
  6. CoinBlazer

    CoinBlazer Numismatic Enthusiast

    Can you tell us where you acquired this coin?
     
  7. Randy Abercrombie

    Randy Abercrombie Supporter! Supporter

    What is the giveaway? I have quite the “tribe” of Indian $5.00 and $2.50 pieces. I can usually sniff out a fake and this one isn’t setting off alarms in my brain. Profile and headdress seem correct to me. I’m not questioning judgment at all. I just want to know the signs because I can’t ever seem to pass these up when I see them.

    Edit.... To the OP’s question.... If authentic these typically bring $400.00-$450.00.
     
  8. jwitten

    jwitten Well-Known Member

    Mushy details, especially in the lettering, etc. Also, the color/luster has the look of a fake to me. @ToughCOINS ?
     
  9. ToughCOINS

    ToughCOINS Dealer Member Moderator

    I agree, this coin looks questionable to me too. I hesitate to declare it fake from these images, but if it is returnable, I would return it.
     
  10. belpedro

    belpedro New Member

    Τhank you all for your answers! I would never buy a coin I am not certain,
    this looked like a nice buy but I will return it.
    weight 8.34gr and diameter 21.9 think also that it doesn't match.
     
  11. belpedro

    belpedro New Member

    I live in Greece, after the crisis lots of shops opened buying gold and silver from people how need cash, unfortunately many collectible coins ended melted.
    Sometimes some get rescued .....
     
  12. JPeace$

    JPeace$ Coinaholic

    The date doesn't look right to me. Especially the "3".
     
  13. EatYourWheatPennies

    EatYourWheatPennies Active Member

    Now that is the worst :facepalm:
     
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