Indian head experts opinions?

[Leonmarsh]

Would like to buy one of these and seen this

just wondering if people think it's legit? 

If anyone has one for sale on here I would also be interested 

 

[Norskgeld]

You are wise to be cautious. Indian head's are often faked.

Even Uncle Numistacker got caught out by one if memory serves.

[Britannia47]

According to Mike Fuljenz's book on 'Indian Gold Coins of the 20th Century' "...the 1913 is the second most common Indian Head Half Eagle in terms of overall rarity"  Mintage of 915,901 + 99 Proofs. (Philadelphia)  Other statistics are remarkably similar to the Sovereign. Composition .900 gold, 100 copper. Net Weight .24187 oz pure gold. Diameter 21.6mm. Looks in good condition if real. The designers initials BLP on the obverse = Bela Lyon Pratt. That's all I can tell you as I do not have one in my collection

Good-luck.

[dicker]

Personally, I wouldn’t touch one unless it has been graded simply because it is very difficult to spot good counterfeits.

I have seen this coin on eBay - been around for some time I think.....

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[SilverApe]

I have a few of these, it looks real but a very, very worn example. I can't say for sure on an absolute basis but it will need to come from an authorised dealer to make me sleep better at night.

What is the source?

[Leonmarsh]

The dreaded ebay which is my concern - 475 

[dicker]

Personally I would be looking for a better coin at that price and as above, graded. 
 

Maybe cheaper to buy from the US and there is much better choice of course. 
 

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[SilverApe]

you can even use https://www.numisbids.com/ which tracks aution house lots to find what you are looking for. Mostly EU and UK based aution houses but you can find surprisingly good lots once in a while.