Unfortunately with the rising prices of gold in the past year I caught a case of the "gold" fever, buying American Eagles and Buffalo's. I did purchase only "proof" versions of both coins thinking if the price of gold decreases, a "proof" coin will retain some intrinsic value. For those of you that have sent gold US proofs in for slabbing, What are the ranges that a "proof" gold coin from the US mint will yield? Attached is one of my proof Buffalo's for a rough grading. Thanks Harry
I cannot really spot the difference between an MS69 and 70 on a net picture...or even in real life for that matter. A gold proof buffalo is stunning, If I didn't have a vacation to pay I'd get one. I'm actively putting more hours in at work in the hope of buying one of these. I love how the background is not smooth but rather bumpy/textured. Unique.
I collect these coins too, but with the spike in gold prices I've put off buying a 2008. Maybe 2008 will become the chase year for the series? Honestly, I wouldn't pay too much over melt for a PF-70 Buffalo, and certainly not a substantial premium over that asked for a 69. Eddyk is correct in that telling the difference between a 69 and a 70 is not that simple, and I don't think 70s will command much more than 69s in the long run. It is just a gut feeling I have, but I'd be careful.
IMHO just buy one from the mint later this year it doesnt justify the premiun to get a 70 most mint coins are 69 and some can be 70
i think 50000 were issued and the limit was 200000 i dont think withthat kind actuals it will be worth anything in the long run
