It just "reappeared" ??? :wideyed:
Yup, but that was alot of money for most people to hold and given the confusion on the EO, many people thought they had to turn it ALL in. No,...
I think you're right. I'm not that well-versed on these coins, maybe the experts will chime in.....
Never heard of her...interesting....will check it out. Probably a testamant to the beauty of our gold coins, including Lady Liberty and the Eagle...
I think it had something to do with the amount of gold in the $3 coin comparable to European coins of small denomination.
Raw, no holder, not a proof or special finish ?
Canadian Hoards: Does anybody know of any Canadian Hoards, maybe involving gold coins/Saint ?
Gam3, an interesting note on Saints in bags (250 count or $5,000 face value): they tended to move alot more when sent to Europe, as they then...
The UK did to an extent, other countries not as much. To use in settling trades with other banks in Europe and/or to return send back to the U.S....
Gam3, here are some key factors that determine eye appeal and appearance for Saints: Die wear (older dies produce less detail) Luster: the steel...
No, many used different gold sources. The Philadelphia Mint on the East Coast often used different gold than that in Denver or San Francisco....
We know there were some, but mostly it was Double Eagles that were bagged and transported. Smaller denominations meant more coins needed for the...
Try again....Pumpkin Futures maturing in January are the ticket: [MEDIA]
That's one reason why some people have a worn, circulated bullion-only Saint or Liberty that they can hold in their hands without worrying about...
They haven't made anything like it since so who knows WHEN or IF they will. I would keep it unless you really need the $$$. I know I am. :D
Roger Burdette's Saint-Gaudens book goes into this in-depth, just for you or anybody else who wants more information on this. In fact, there were...
Correct.....David Lange is a long-time NGC numismatist, BTW. This is a common misconception because we tend to think that all "coins" are...
The Financial Crisis didn't cause the rise in gold, it was 3 years LATER and it was the European Debt Crisis and the (bogus) downgrade of the U.S....
95-97% is fine (though if it's less than 1 ounce already -- Saints/Liberty's -- they are already benefitting). Someone offering to pay 60-80% of...
Great pics...love that gold color. Nice coin !!!
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