DAHLONEGA GOLD: Does anyone own any? Is it just me, or is it VERY hard to find?
TheLiberator
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I can't afford any of it, but my dad was a georgia boy and he would love some. (Certified mind you...we aren't the best graders in the world!)
Where is a good place to look aside from heritage, ebay etc.
Thanks!
Where is a good place to look aside from heritage, ebay etc.
Thanks!
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Pinnacle
Also, Gold Rush Gallery
Skip ebay--very little Dahlonega stuff, what is there are mostly problem coins.
Skip Heritage unless you can see the coins in person. Enough low-end stuff is slabbed to make me not want to take a chance sight-unseen.
Well, you've gotta pay for true rarity and quality I guess!
Good luck
WSDahlonega books
You might want to give the folks at Gold Rush Gallery (and/or Doug Winter at Pinnacle) a call and talk to them about what you're looking for.
They might be able to find a decent VF quarter eagle or half eagle that won't cost the earth and would never make it to their inventory (due to all the want list customers out there!).
Check out the Southern Gold Society
If I ever own any Charlotte or Dahlonega gold, it'll be because I found it with my detector, rather than bought it!
I've visited the museums at both the Charlotte and Dahlonega mint sites, and found both interesting. The funny thing about Charlotte is that I was surprised to find some of the paintings and other exhibits catching my attention more than the coins did. (The Charlotte museum was not strictly a numismatic museum but really more of an art museum, at least when I saw it).
Somehow the exhibits of those entire sets of coins at the museums, while beautiful, must have caused sensory overload for me or something. I get that way at big shows sometimes. After the first little while, I find myself thinking, "ho hum- there's another ten-thousand-dollar rarity." Go figure.
Tom
Coin's for sale/trade.
Tom Pilitowski
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Here's the link to my book review: Link
but can never seem to find a cheaper coin that doesn't have massive problems.
<< <i>RYK has an excellent book review re: The Neighborhood Mint recently on the boards. >>
This book is an excellent book to read - as it captures the atmosphere of the mint in true homespun fashion. If you're genuinely interested in getting a gold Dahlonega - give the guys at
As you may be finding out, there are no inexpensive Dahlonega Mint coins, except those with problems. All original coins carry a nice premium over dipped or problem coins. If you want to get a nice coin I suggest you contact Doug Winter at Pinnacle coins or Bob Harwell at Han@ock and Harwell. Both are experts in the field of Dahlonega coins.
I don't know exactly what the draw is to Dahlonega coins. I just wanted one coin for my type set to represent that mint.
That was 9 coins ago and a lot of bucks. I started with a gold dollar, 1851-D, then added the 1847-D quarter eagle, then a nice 1847-D half eagle from the North Georgia Collection. I was bitten by the Dahlonego gold bug!! I have gone on to acquire the three dollar gold, for a hefty sum of bucks, a 1859-D type three gold dollar, an 1838-D classic half eagle, an 1839-D half eagle, an 1849-D type one gold dollar open wreath, and lastly an 1855-D type two gold dollar. That is 9 of the ten piece type. What I haven't seen in two or three years is a nice 1839-D classic quarter eagle in AU55 to complete the type set. Most of the ones I have seen are beat-up, unattractive, or in MS61 or better, way out of my price range. Anyway, to see what you are getting into, my partial type set is shown below.
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
Why step over the dollar to get to the cent? Because it's a 55DDO.
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Type collector since 1981
Current focus 1855 date type set
Doug Winter has a nice MS61 that has that old crusty look. It is a bit pricey for me. I have talked to him about the coin and he knows exactly what I am looking for as he sold me a good portion of the type set that I have assembled. I will have to be patient until a nice one comes along. The photo of the type set does not do justice to the coins. I was working on some new photos with digital camera when my main computer decided to die on me. This is a new digital photo of the Dahlonega $3 in AU50. It is the same coin on the type set photo.
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
I love that $3. Any chance you might adopt me?
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Joined: Apr 2002 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<I have one thanks to that fella right there. It only cost me 2 missed car payments and a repossesed refrigerator but hey, who needs food and transportation when you can own Dahlonega gold?
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When I was trying to complete the Dahlonega denomination set, Jack Han@ock was looking for a nice three dollar Dahlonega when he had his untimely heart attack. I don't know all of the details but the eventually, his partner, Bob Harwell, came up with this coin. I wanted one with a little better grade, but the almost full strike and color of this coin is very unusual and makes up for a higher grade. I almost didn't buy it.
Overland Trail Collection Showcase
Dahlonega Type Set-2008 PCGS Best Exhibited Set
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Nice original Dahlonega three's have never been as hard to find [and priced correspondingly]
By the way I suspect your three is very conservatively graded.
But, back to the thread there are a few good buys still out there...study the books and start your quest