
GAUDENSĪfter nearly six decades of use, by 1907 it was time for a complete redesign of America’s gold coins a change strongly favored by President Theodore Roosevelt. 1907 DESIGN OVERHAUL INTRODUCES THE $20 ST. Stars and rays sit above the eagle with “United States of America” along the top rim and the coin’s denomination along the bottom. A surrounding banner features the national motto “E Pluribus Unum”. The reverse design is equally patriotic with a close resemblance to The Great Seal of the United States featuring a shield guarding an eagle with wings spread holding arrows in one talon and an olive branch in the other. Known as “Liberty Gold Coins”, “Liberties”, or “Liberty Heads”, each coin’s obverse (front of the coin) features Lady Liberty’s head in profile wearing a coronet bearing an inscription of her name surrounded by 13 stars for the 13 original colonies. and are often called “Quarter-Eagles” LADY LIBERTY DESIGNS UNTIL 1907įor the second half of the 1800's into the early 1900's, all four gold denominations were struck with designs highlighting one of the most classic and enduing American symbols, Lady Liberty. and are often called “Half-Eagles” >$2.5 gold coins: weigh about a 1/10-oz. and are often called “Eagles” >$5 gold coins: weigh about a 1/4-oz. and are often called “Double-Eagles” >$10 gold coins: weigh about a 1/2-oz. While the face-values are different, the gold weight of Pre-1933 Gold Coins are similar to those of modern Gold American Eagles: >$20 gold coins: weigh about 1-oz. Although other denominations and design styles were made, we’ll focus on the four core denominations and two core styles. GOLD SERIES: THE MODEL FOR MODERN GOLD AMERICAN EAGLESįor decades up until the 1933 confiscation, gold coins served as American currency.
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Whether you need a full education or just a have a couple of questions, please call us at 1-80. We’ve specialized in Pre-1933 US Gold Coins for over 30 years, so we can help you with the learning curve. “Raw” or “uncertified” gold refers to Pre-`33 coins in lower-uncirculated and circulated quality that don’t necessitate PCGS/NGC grading and offer lower price-points closer to their bullion counterparts. Investment-Grade Coins must be certified by either PCGS or NGC, the only two trusted grading companies in the business. “Investment-Grade” Gold refers to coins from this era that are more available than their truly rare counterparts and, therefore, can be acquired in high-uncirculated quality (MS-62 to MS-66 grades, explained below) at affordable prices. When gold ownership was finally legalized again in 1974, the Pre-1933 US Gold Coin Market was created. In 1933, President Roosevelt ceased the production of US Gold Coins and confiscated that which was already in circulation. Smart gold buyers understand the wisdom in adding to their modern bullion coins by diversifying into other market segments that offer additional profit potential like older US Gold Coins. When it comes to rare coins, our name speaks for itself! At Austin Rare Coins, we pride ourselves on offering the best deals on a wide selection of great options that have been certified by PCGS and NGC. We are knowledgeable and happy to help with your goals and objectives. Please call or email a Rare Coin Advisor at Austin Rare Coins & Bullion. The first US gold issues date back to 1795 and are some of the most impressive and iconic designs ever seen on any world gold coins. While these are some of the most common US gold issues, there are other, older designs to collect as well. These American gold coins were loved for their attractive design featuring Lady Liberty surrounded by 13 stars on the obverse and a bald eagle with wings extended on the reverse. Your Pre-1933 gold coin collection wouldn’t be complete without a $20 Liberty Gold Double Eagle.
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gold coin is the Indian Head series designed with a Native American in full headdress on the obverse side and a bald eagle perched on wood on the reverse. These vintage U.S Gold coins include the popular $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin beautifully depicting Lady Liberty holding an olive branch in one hand and a torch in the other on the obverse and an eagle in flight, backed by rays from the sun on the reverse. coins fixed in an extremely limited supply and well sought after by coin collectors and investors alike around the globe. Those that managed to survive are vintage U.S. Roosevelt on January 30, 1934, all gold coins were confiscated from American citizens.
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