Hate to say this - but not much. Because of the intrinsic value of the gold itself it is hard to find a coin in that price range. The best you can hope for would be one the GAE coins or perhaps a modern commem.
8O I think I would look at some of the smaller denomination foreign coins for their artistic value, however, even there you can't buy much on your budget.
American 1/10th ounce gold eagles generally range in the 35.00 - 40.00 range...your budget should allow you to pick up 5 or 6 of these. Then, you could trade some (or all) for something even nicer! Of course, the eagles come in 1/4 and 1/2 ounce sizes also.
I know this is just me but i would buy some holed US gold coins, they can be had for close to melt because of the hole but to me it's still a collectable coin w/ a little damage. If it's between spending 50 bucks on a coin with a tiny hole or 150 for the same coin without the hole.. you pick
You can buy a really nice gold coin for this amount, say, an Indian Head half eagle ($5 gold piece) in AU. These are very attractive and interesting designs. Unlike most of the Native Americans on U.S. coins, these coins feature a realistic portrait, not a Causasian dressed up to look like an Indian. The sunken design is also cool.
or you can save just a little longer until you have $400 for which you can purchase a very beautiful St Gaudens $20 gold piece.
Why gold? With a limited budget, if you went into other types of coins even silver, you'd open up a lot more good stuff.
You should be able to pick up French roosters, English Soveriegns, German 20dm coins for under $100 a pop and they are about the size of the American half eagle.
These prices are from the December 4 issue of LIBERTY'S OUTLOOK from Liberty Coin Service of East Lansing. They are representative of what an active dealer can charge for these gold coins. Your local dealer may want to charge more, but these are all common bullion coins, not rarities. UK Sovereign (Victoria, George or Edward, George or Elizabeth) $80.50 France 20 Franc (Angel or Rooster) 64.75 Germany 20 Mark (1871-1914) 93.50 Swiss 20 Franc (any common year) 64.75 $5 Liberty (with motto; XF) 140.00 (Also in this range depending on dealer availability are Russian imperial gold coins and the gold coins of Columbia, the Austrian 20 Coronae and their Hungarian counterparts. These, like the Austrian 1 and 4 ducats are restrikes.) So, it looks like you can do a Sov, a French 20 and a Swiss 20, three 19th century common gold coins with lovely artwork on them. Or a $5 Liberty and an Angel, say. Plus there are gold coins even "cheaper" that are _NOT_ bullion. I am thinking of the little Indian "fannams" little drops of gold with abstract designs that are anonymous, but are nominally good gold and which can be attributed after a fashion if you get the books. $10 is always a good retail price for a fannam. There are little Mexican coins that are also bullion in this same range. The Mex 20 Pesos has 1/2 ounce of gold in it, the Mex 10 has 1/4 and it goes down to 5, 2 1/2 and 2. They are common and cheap, but carry some premium. A Mex 2 has about $15 in gold in it and you ought to be able to get one for about $20 or $22. You have a lot of choices, really.
Coin Chick, on a budget I recommend you buy any Gold coin you want. If you see a nice St.Gaudins Double Eagle that you want,just put the money aside and let it build up. Save for those better pieces! 8) you'll be glad you did. Spending $250. limit's you drastically.Saving,you can afford most U.S. and foreign Gold coins. At $250 a month,a 20 Dollar Saint may take 6 month's.A Ten Dollar Indian,maybe 5 month's.Even the older $10 Turban Head Gold pieces from the early 1800's are within reach! I recommend buying certified to protect your investment.Stick to the major services,and usually bargains aren't,so be careful.This is Gold,and nobody gives it away! :cry: ~ Jim
Where? Based on today's spot prices, 1/10 oz of gold should be just over $100. If you know where they can be had for almost a quarter that price you better stock up and resale them. Guy~ Dough!! Guess it would help if I looked at the date that was stated first. My bad
I can very easy find them for 70euro if I am very lucky. Please do not be rude as I am speking very little Englisch but i am an Expert in coins of Germany and Amerika.
If I had this budget and wanted a gold coin, I would buy an NGC or PCGS certified Type I AU gold dollar of the 1850's. They are running in the low $200's currently, and have a very high cool factor.
This may be one of the oldest dug up threads I've ever seen! Little over 7 years old . And 1/10th ounce gold eagles were only going for $35-$40 :bigeyes:.
