Quintos - The 1/5 Sols of Peru
1899 JF


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: PCGS MS 65
Owner: Forest City
 
Set Category: World Coins
Set Name: Quintos - The 1/5 Sols of Peru
Slot Name: 1899 JF
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

General Comments: 1913 is a somewhat common date with a slight premium over other more common dates in Uncirculated. Usually available in all circulated grades, the date is surprisingly difficult to find in nice certified Mint State. 12 total Uncirculated coins have been graded at PCGS/NGC, yet these seem to be very slow in coming to the market. See below for discussion of With/Without "R". It is imperative to remember that NGC/PCGS coins labeled as simply "1913" often do have an "R". They do not pay close attention to this detail at the services. Minor varieties: 1. With "R" 2. Without "R" 3. o/o superscript o (FC) 4. Dot touching, or nearly touching superscript o (FC) 4. 1913/3 - Other Numerals May Be Repunched (FC) Distribution of With and Without "R" seems to be about equal for this date. The With-R coins have an extra small tuft of hair at the very base of Liberty's Bun; the Without-R lack this detail. The placement of "9" and "3" in the date can very slightly, and some repunched letters may be seen. Flatt lists all coins as having a small superscript o, however most appear, in my experience, to have a medium-large o. Availability: G-VF: Common XF-AU: Somewhat Common 60-62: Somewhat Common 63-64: Scarce 65-66: Very Scarce Population Report (August 2016): NGC: Two in 63; Two in 64; One in 65; One in 66 NGC: "1913 FG-R": One in 64 PCGS: One in 63; Two in 64; Two in 65 Total at both services: 12; 12 in Uncirculated; 4 in Gem or better Value Guide: 1972 Almanzar/Seppa: F. .90 VF: 1.25 XF: 2 Current KM: F: 13 XF: 22.50 UNC: 45 Price is identical for with and without-"R" types. Was previously listed as $15 in UNC in the 2009 KM. While this date should have a small premium over more common dates, 45 is too high for an MS 60-62 coin. I would expect to pay 5-12 for a VF/XF, 20-25 for a low-end UNC, 35-50 for a certified MS 63/64 and 50 to 100 for a certified MS 65/66. Mintage: 223,000 Auction Results: Ebay 7/19/2009 NGC MS 66 $45.04 (WP) Very Cheap! Still Top Pop 6 Years later! Ebay 5/7/2011 XF/AU Light Cleaning $10.50 (WP) Ebay 10/13/2011 AU $18.50 (WP) Ebay 8/3/14 XF/AU? $11.99 (WP) Ebay 4/7/15 Unusual Wear Obv XF+ Rev VF $15.26 Ebay 4/16/15 MS62-63ish $13 Ebay 7/12/15 AU+ $11.78 Ebay 1/19/16 VG/F $9.51 Ebay 7/29/16 VF/XF Cleaned $15.45 Set Specimen: A stunning bright Gem with reflective fields. Struck from well-used dies; considerable die polish lines populate the Obverse fields, while the reverse has some die rust granules. These as-made marks don't detract from the eye-popping luster and sharp strike. Tied with two others for second finest, one better in 66. Photo copyright PCGS

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