Finally, my first gold coin

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  1. Aunduril

    Aunduril Well-Known Member

    Excited to get my first gold coin:

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    Aunduril, Jan 10, 2026 at 5:17 PM
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

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    That is awesome. Just know. Gold can cause addiction!
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Jan 10, 2026 at 5:48 PM
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  4. Aunduril

    Aunduril Well-Known Member

    Unfortunately, I foresee that happening
     
    Aunduril, Jan 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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  5. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Is it an 1842-O, 42 or 43, nice! thumbupp.gif
     
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    fretboard, Jan 10, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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    Cool!
     
    The Meat man, Jan 10, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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  7. Aunduril

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    43 O, my phone is just old and I stink at photography
     
    Aunduril, Jan 10, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Super nice first gold coin, you did really well! :smug: Here's my only New Orleans, little guy 1849 but I like it! :D

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    fretboard, Jan 11, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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  9. chrissy1955

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    After my first purchase of a gold coin my wifey said, "you weren't as excited about our firstborn ! Don't you think he's more precious?" Welllllll............
     
    chrissy1955, Jan 11, 2026 at 6:49 AM
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  10. KeviniswhoIam

    KeviniswhoIam Well-Known Member

    It’s intoxicating. I went to the FUN St Gaudens educational seminar on Saturday. After leaving there, wanted to buy (another) St Gaudens! Fortunately I had already spent my money and the gf wasn’t too happy about going back on the floor.
     
    KeviniswhoIam, Jan 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
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    Aunduril, Jan 11, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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  12. Mr.Q

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    Congrats on your first of? Good luck.
     
    Mr.Q, Jan 11, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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  13. BRandM

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    Yeah, an expensive addiction.:eek:

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Jan 11, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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