SLOTKIN FAMILY TRUST GOLD PROOF TYPE SET
$5 Indian Head (1908-1915)

Owner Comments:

1913 $5 PR67 NGC. Struck in the fine sandblast finish. Proof mintage tailed off from even the dismal numbers coined in 1912, with the 1913 issue coming in at 99 pieces. Of those, most remain in Gem grades or nearly so, as collectors have carefully preserved these delicate coins since the time of issue. The present coin is tied with a select dozen as the finest graded between NGC and PCGS. A specialist assembling a date run of these would find that few are offered in any given year, and the quality would likely be inferior to the present coin. It could be years before another pristine example is offered from the dozen graded. The present coin is as close to technical perfection as a collector could obtain, with the millions of tiny facets carefully preserved. An examination will find no trace evidence of handling or contact to confirm the passage of 94 years since this coin was struck.
Woodrow Wilson assumed the stewardship of America in early 1913, with his hopeful policies and promises. In terms of progress, Henry Ford completed his first assembly line to make cars. With the new assembly line Ford was able to produce cars far more quickly than ever before and for much less money. Soon the price of a Ford was low enough that working people could afford one for the first time in history. America soon took to the roads, and before long the local and federal governments were building roads to handle the ever-growing number of cars. Politicians took another step forward with the passage of two important items, the first income tax was passed and the Federal Reserve was formed. Nothing has been the same ever since. The present coin is a reminder of those simpler times, and will be a delight to any specialist who takes the time to study its many charms.