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Classic Head Gold $2.5 Vs $5

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 Posted 02/07/2017  6:38 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Jolteon1698 to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
Hey everyone,

I've been saving up a bit and got the gold bug. I think the coins are so beautiful and obviously have intrinsic value as well.

So far, I'm not sure if I plan on completing a gold type set, though that would be lovely if I could pull it off.

Currently, I only have two gold coins (and one California fractional).

I was looking at the US options and I saw the classic head gold $2.5 vs $5. I wanted to get both, albeit at different times. I was browsing ebay and there weren't many options. What is the price range I should be looking to pay? I'm looking for some graded, either in VF/XF and don't care about year. What would be a good price to target? And where should I look?

Also: if you have any pictures of your classic head gold coins, please post! I love seeing them.
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 Posted 02/07/2017  6:40 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add coin197 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Actually, if you are seeking a graded one, look to buy at least a AU. The $2.50, I saw a ANACS AU 55 selling at $5 over spot.
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 Posted 02/07/2017  6:44 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jolteon1698 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Wait, is that for the years of 1834-38? Do you have a link? I'd buy it right now haha
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My bad, I was thinking Liberty Head...
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I am currently working on a gold type set. I have all the $1 gold type 1-3, both $2.5, both $5, both $10. That being said all of them are ms61 and up, except the type 2 1855 gold dollar (they get into over $1000 in ms). Same applies for the $3 gold. All I need is the $20 pieces. Granted the Indian coinage is gonna be more money cause they have more demand. It's all a matter of patience and finding the right piece you like and what fits your budget.
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Quote:
My bad, I was thinking Liberty Head...


I was about to say...
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 Posted 02/09/2017  06:58 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Jolteon1698 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Do most people not include these in gold type sets?
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Coin, can you link the ANACS AU55 just over spot? I've wanted to buy some gold coins, and would prefer something with a bit of numismatic value over the modern bullion coins, though I am considering my birth year. I was bidding on a couple of $3 Princesses (is that the correct name?) for fun, but those shot high very quickly.
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Ya.... I don't believe the $5 over spot for a graded AU coin, even if it is just a normal liberty. I would buy every one they had.
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