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What is approx value for a 1908 NM St Gaudens $20 Unc???

jdillanejdillane Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭
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She looks 62/63 but has some hairlines across the sun and rays, over perhaps 15% of the reverse that will keep her from grading. I'd post a pic but my cam on fritz. I missed the wipe the first few times I looked at her, then caught the light just right and lo! There they were!

Just curious as to what this is worth in current market.

Thanks!

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  • gsa1fangsa1fan Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    This will give you a idea what to expect.
    Texthttp://www.apmex.com/Product/9120/2000_St_Gaudens_US_Double_Eagles_Cleaned_or_Polished.aspx
    Avid collector of GSA's.
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Do you have any detailed pics? Your best bet is the BST if you're trying to sell it.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • jdillanejdillane Posts: 2,365 ✭✭✭
    Thanks, all. I won the coin on the bay, by bidding carelessly. I must be more disciplined. I paid $1,335 or so with shipping. That I missed the cleaning is embarrassing.

    The seller invited me to return it, "if I think its been cleaned" but warned that he has images of the coin. Well, maybe I had that coming as I did express disappointment that seller did not disclose the cleaning. I am loathe to return stuff...such a hassle. I figured I was probably a $100 or so deep into her. With about a $35 bite on shipping both ways, me thinks she stays with me and we will together hope gold moves up.

    I will have to get that dang camera fixed soon!
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,122 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Why are you buying raw US gold on eBay? Do like to gamble? Are you sure it's even real?

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
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  • KUCHKUCH Posts: 1,186


    << <i>Why are you buying raw US gold on eBay? Do like to gamble? Are you sure it's even real? >>



    How would one know if it is real or fake?
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,122 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Why are you buying raw US gold on eBay? Do like to gamble? Are you sure it's even real? >>



    How would one know if it is real or fake? >>



    You would have to have it authenticated by a knowledgeable collector or dealer or get it slabbed. If you could post a detailed pic here, we could give you an opinion as to its authenticity. Unfortunately, eBay is a popular venue for unloading fake coins.

    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • KUCHKUCH Posts: 1,186


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Why are you buying raw US gold on eBay? Do like to gamble? Are you sure it's even real? >>



    How would one know if it is real or fake? >>



    You would have to have it authenticated by a knowledgeable collector or dealer or get it slabbed. If you could post a detailed pic here, we could give you an opinion as to its authenticity. Unfortunately, eBay is a popular venue for unloading fake coins. >>



    Could a collector authenticate it by weight?
  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,122 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>

    << <i>Why are you buying raw US gold on eBay? Do like to gamble? Are you sure it's even real? >>



    How would one know if it is real or fake? >>



    You would have to have it authenticated by a knowledgeable collector or dealer or get it slabbed. If you could post a detailed pic here, we could give you an opinion as to its authenticity. Unfortunately, eBay is a popular venue for unloading fake coins. >>



    Could a collector authenticate it by weight? >>



    Most counterfeit US gold coins are made to the proper mint specs (weight, diameter, fineness) so weighing a gold coin won't authenticate it. However, if the weight is off, you can be sure it's fake.



    Worry is the interest you pay on a debt you may not owe.
    "Paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value---zero."----Voltaire
    "Everything you say should be true, but not everything true should be said."----Voltaire

  • KUCHKUCH Posts: 1,186
    Thanks, I bought a 1908 NM St Gaudens several months ago, yes it was cleaned and for some reason the "color" just doesn't look right. Maybe I'm just paranoid. Not slabbed, but from a dealer. I really don't want to certify it as I'm holding it as bullion and it's not in great condition to spend money to certify, but I do need to make sure it is not a fake.
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