Dreamin' of the perfect gold coin...

[enriched-migration]

If you had about $10G to spend on your dream gold coin, what would it be? For me, I'd like to have a uniquely-colored high-end (PCGS 67) Saint. I found one from a very reputable dealer whose asking price is $8,500. Or should I go for a mid-grade (63) high relief MCMVII? This is hypothetical, of course. I don't have the money...yet! ;-)

 

I love color and just bought a controversial piece that I posted on the "other" message board.

 

I've been warned by a board member to stay away from coins. But I have met some great people through this avocation and I don't want to give it up. Things are going well.

 

Take care,

enriched

[Hoot]

Gold coin? $10,000? A 1904 MS65 Lewis and Clark commem!

 

Hoot

[EVillageProwler]

For $10K, I'd try to get an early (pre-Capped Bust) specimen. I think a half eagle in the choice EF to AU range goes for around that amount...

 

EVP

 

[Oldtrader3]

How about a 1926-S Saint? You can buy a MS63 for less than $10,000.

[enriched-migration]

Thanks for the replies. I looked at the Lewis and Clark-boring design, but thanks! Having just graduated from a college in Oregon, I understand the historical significance. I don't know enough about early gold to make an intelligent purchase.

About the Saints; yes, I do know a little bit (well, it doesn't take a rocket scientist). Legend has a gorgeous PCGS 67 1928 that supposedly features awesome colors. They also happen to have a PCGS 64 1926-S! That '28 is the one I'd like to see in person...

 

Pardon this selfishness, but it helps me to relax and meet cool people.

 

Best regards,

enriched

[EVillageProwler]

Pardon this selfishness, but it helps me to relax and meet cool people.

 

That's funny... Oftentimes, when I'm discussing specific coins, I get very tense and nervous. I'm like an addict wondering how I'm going to make my next score!

 

(Please note the lack of a smiley!)

 

EVP

 

[Oldtrader3]

IMHO, I would buy the 1926-S Saint. The reason is rarity and difficulty to find a decent specimen. Of course, we all get to choose our own course and the 1928 is most likely a beautiful coin. Good luck with your collecting and welcome to the site. Cheers.

 

[enriched-migration]

Hi.

 

The 26-S may be sold, but I did find an 1810 Half Eagle (Large Date Large 5) NGC 62 from Anaconda. He's askin' $6300 for it. Any opinions?

 

Thanks,

Rainbowman Enriched with a goldfinger

[Oldtrader3]

Gold coins that were minted before 1836 are a speciality all their own. I do not claim to be an expert in that area. My gold expertize is with Liberty's and Indian's. The price seems fair but that is the extent of my knowledge. Sorry.

[Guest]

I have also looked longingly at those two Saints on the Legend site. That would be a hard choice. The 1928 at the extreme high end of the specterm with gorgeous gold toning, and the 26S as a high grade scarcity. Good luck making that pick.

I'll take the High Relief.

John

 

[Coinosaurus]

I'd go for a better date $10 Indian in gem or better. But that's just me, the Peace dollar and $10 Indian are my favorite 20th century designs. My second choice would probably be one of the rarer CC issues, in any grade.

[enriched-migration]

Well, turns out my "dream coin" cost a mere $445. I found an unusually-toned 1923 NGC 62 Saint on eBay-auction number is 1385760692. I hope it satisfies my yen for a

cool gold piece for awhile. I have other bills to pay!

 

Thanks,

enriched

[enriched-migration]

What was I thinking?

 

Well, that's why I visit the message boards. I have decided to working on a type-gold set featuring several "cc" mints and perhaps other branch mints. I will also put together a "CC" Morgan set and hope to have a coin from every year. This should keep me busy indefinitely. I will bequeath this collection to one of the music schools that I've attended or some other charity-unless by some miracle I have a family someday...(I'm 41+)

 

Take care,

enriched