Double Eagles........

[t0172ls-migration]

I'm thinking of getting into collecting gold coins (Double Eagles) or bullion coins from the U.S. Mint primarily for their gold value. Any suggestions as to which way to go? Thank You.

 

Larry

[Coindude]

You can usually find raw, common date $20 St. Gaudens for close to spot. So, it's going to depend on whether you like to have new gold in your hands or classic gold.

 

And, welcome to the boards.

[johnny9434]

welcome to the boards as well. great stuff to be seen and had here

[nunfa0]

If it's just bullion that you want, then get the modern $50 coins or Maples. But if you want a little history as well go for the Double Eagles.

 

Welcome to the boards!!!

[WinstonWare]

Welcome to the boards. I like to buy some of each. It's more entertaining for me to go through my collection or share it with others when the coins have different histories, designs, origins etc...

[michael]

i would do the best of both worlds

 

slabbed pre 1933 gold that is closer to bullion not necessarly close to bullion but not like buying three dollar gold pieces

 

i would look for some nice think orange greenish gold skinned type 3 double eagle libs ms 63

 

and saints ms 63 64

 

also slabbed

 

 

 

 

[Coindude]

And BTW.... be very wary of fakes.

[jom]

I'd avoid "raw" gold in most cases unless it's a modern mint product.

 

jom

[PerryHall]

I'd avoid "raw" gold in most cases unless it's a modern mint product.

 

jom

 

Excellent advice. Avoid raw gold unless you are an expert authenticator and can examine the coin in hand.

[jom]

Avoid raw gold unless you are an expert authenticator and can examine the coin in hand.

 

I should have been more clear. See BOLD above.

 

I repeat this because it is important.

 

jom

[123cents]

Welcome to the forum Larry. If you decide to invest in double eagles I would buy them slabbed by NGC or PCGS.

[t0172ls-migration]

Thanks everyone. Great info.