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<p>[QUOTE="JayAg47, post: 25384570, member: 112342"][ATTACH=full]1625481[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I've always wanted to add a US gold coin (preferably pre-33) to my collection, but got into ancient coins since 2020, and my focus on modern coins took a backseat. Now that I believe I've completed my ancient coin collection with my current want-list coins, I'm refocusing on modern coins.</p><p><br /></p><p>Where I live, the $10 and $20 coins are out of my budget, and the $1 and $2.5 coins have very high premiums relative to their gold content, some even cost as much as a full sovereign! While I don't consider bullion value for collectible coins, I also didn't want to overpay, so the $5 coin seemed to be the perfect choice. Even though the coronet head $5 coins have lower premiums, I chose this type for its unique incuse design and the rustic appearance of the chief, which has always intrigued me.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="JayAg47, post: 25384570, member: 112342"][ATTACH=full]1625481[/ATTACH] I've always wanted to add a US gold coin (preferably pre-33) to my collection, but got into ancient coins since 2020, and my focus on modern coins took a backseat. Now that I believe I've completed my ancient coin collection with my current want-list coins, I'm refocusing on modern coins. Where I live, the $10 and $20 coins are out of my budget, and the $1 and $2.5 coins have very high premiums relative to their gold content, some even cost as much as a full sovereign! While I don't consider bullion value for collectible coins, I also didn't want to overpay, so the $5 coin seemed to be the perfect choice. Even though the coronet head $5 coins have lower premiums, I chose this type for its unique incuse design and the rustic appearance of the chief, which has always intrigued me.[/QUOTE]
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