Modern American Gold Eagles: Do you collect MS or Proof?

Gator5220

And why?

meos1

Proof , they are the one that come with the 95W SAE...

Tootawl

I collect the 1/10th $5 MS in PCGS.
I also collect the proof 1/4 $10 in PCGS.
Why? Why not.

Gator5220

Let me rephrase....If you have a preference between MS and Proof, why do you have that preference?

dimples

Since they weren't made for ciculation I prefer the proof version which look fantastic with their mirror finish

dpoole

I collect both.

I dunno. I just get one or two of everything the Mint spews out. Figure I might miss something.

relayer

Proofs, but I don't have much interest. I started a PCGS Registry set, but only have about 40% before I lost interest.

All you need is one.

RegistryCoin

I like 'em both. Some have very low mintages.

Gator5220

Well, I'm a new collector and after putting together 4 sets of ASE's, gold has caught my eye. I've never purchased a gold coin before, and they definitely appeal to me.

I've got two thought patterns: Purchase proof coins for the short-term, but purchase the MS coins if I plan to hold on to them for 25+ years.

Am I off-base in my way of thinking?

RegistryCoin

By the way, there are some neat new registry sets up for eagles. See the news.

BillJones

Neither …

I could be buying the 1/10 ounce coins every year, but collecting the 1 ounce coins would eat too much of my coin budget. I’ve got one of everything for type in both Proof and Unc., but nothing beyond that.

TorinoCobra71

I dont collect either.....

Time for some URBAN renewal, MEYER style...............

TorinoCobra71

DorkGirl

I prefer Darkside gold. The designs are amazing.

Gator5220

<< <i>I dont collect either.....

Time for some URBAN renewal, MEYER style...............

TorinoCobra71 >>



Indeed, we should spring a "Leak" this fall!!!

Go Gators!!!

ttown

I don't collect either graded. I could see the proofs but come on the bullion coins aren't all that. So you think graded bullions coins are low mintage, what do you feel about the common silver coins with simular or lower mintages that were released to banks? I just don't understand this grading of bullion coins but it's good for the TPG and the mint.

BTW I do have a Dasco set but I'm unwilling to pay stupid money to get them graded. Just filling an album but I don't expect them to be worth a whole lot it's just a hobby.