 1913 Brilliant Uncirculated, nearly Choice. Bright yellow-gold lustre throughout and pleasing for the grade. The strike shows the eagle's breast feathers and all the folds on Liberty's dress, but a few scuffs are noted on the high points of the design from bag friction. Identifiable by a minor scuff on the top third of the ray which is located below the tip of the branch held by Liberty. This date is represented by about 3,000 or so survivors today in all grades, most roughly equivalent to the present coin. Mintages were low again for 1913, with Philadelphia coining 168,780 pieces, no doubt reflecting the massive economic imbalances caused by the coming World War. This date will bring a larger premium than the 1912, but is considerably scarcer. Collector interest continues strong for these economic workhorses, as they are not only beautiful, but historic reminders of America's golden age.
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