This is a genuine 1913 $5.00 cold coin. This is called a half eagle, as the $10 gold coin was called the eagle. So this is half of the eagle, hence the name, half eagle.
This coin was circulated and shows minor wear. It has been kept in a plastic sleeve for most of its life. This coin weighs 8.359 grams, with the net weight of gold at .24187 oz pure gold. The size is 21.6 mm wide with a reeded edge.
HISTORY: The Indian Head half eagle made its first appearence in 1908; it was minted continuously through 1916, and again in 1929. Its design elements are in suken relief, like those of the similar quarter eagle; the mintmark is raised. These coins saw limited circulation in the West, and were rarely encountered elsewhere.
