I realize these pics aren't brilliant..seem to be having issues with trying to post. If you can see them could you please offer a price that I should be able to buy without feeling foolish. Images are from computer screen
Buying raw (uncertified) gold coins is a risky move for a beginning collector. There are many counterfeits, and they can be hard detect even for intermediate collectors. Certified coins are available on the Internet. The last I looked, gold was bid up to over $1,800 an ounce. These coins are not worth a great deal more than that. The 1908 is marked up on the obverse and low end Mint State at best. The 1897 is better, but it’s still a fairly common date.
I’d find something else to buy. Both are unappealing to me and there are much better coins out there. Not to mention the counterfeit ones out there.
To put grading into perspective for you, this 1908, No Motto $20 gold piece is certified in the MS-64 grade. Thi1s 896 $20 gold piece is graded MS-63.
Too many counterfeits out there, look for certified coins (even then you have to be careful). One has to ask, why haven't these coins been certified already?
Sometimes the coins are genuine, but the cost of grading and shipping both ways makes certification not economically viable.
I have to agree with the guys here... for a coin with that high of a price tag, buy certified or only from a well known and trusted dealer raw...
Purchase from a trusted dealer, coin show, or numismatist. Slabbed and graded is best, in my opinion. Thanks for sharing.
