Bought my First U.S Gold Coin

Kyle · January 23, 2019 5:19AM

When I started collecting U.S. coins years ago I primarily purchased silver coins, and dabbled in both copper and nickel from time to time, but never owned any gold. To start off 2019 I decided to finally pull the trigger and buy my first gold coin! Over the past year or so I have been gravitating towards putting together a type set, and this is just another step in that direction.

The coin has attractive toning on both the obverse and reverse and is graded MS-62 by PCGS. For the grade, I thought the surfaces looked excellent compared to other 62 examples that I looked at, the only drawback (and likely what kept the coin from grading higher) is that the luster is somewhat subdued because of the heavy toning (more so on the reverse). Nevertheless, I am ecstatic to add such a clean looking example to my collection.

Thanks again @FadeToBlack for the images. If anyone is interested, here is a link to the full-scale obverse and reverse photos.

RWM · January 23, 2019 5:26AM

Hope you have many more to come.

ReadyFireAim · January 23, 2019 5:28AM

Refreshingly different...I like it

Outhaul · January 23, 2019 5:29AM

The first of many! You've been bitten by the gold bug. There's no going back. Surrender your wallet.

Cheers

Bob

AlexinPA · January 23, 2019 6:03AM

Very nice; keep up the good work.

Hemispherical · January 23, 2019 6:07AM

You cannot beat gold, love it!

Mark · January 23, 2019 6:51AM

I like that coin. I think that maybe the couple of gouges on the reverse and the small hairlines on the front may be what set the grade because I very much like the toning on the coin. All and all, I think it's a nice looking example, one I would be happy to own. (Of course, I'd be even happier if it were given to me ... hint, hint. )

Gluggo · January 23, 2019 7:05AM

Good for you Kyle. I am the same way a few years ago now I almost can fill my box of 20. Mostly 1/4 oz gold a few 1 ozrs. All grades especially those Indian ones like you have they say one very common for counterfeits. There are many here who sell them once in a while who are long time members which make it more safe to buy on the BST. Enjoy that Indian coin she is a beauty. And that picture is outstanding. Yes that FadetoBlack a very good member here!

JimTyler · January 23, 2019 7:07AM

I like that one

jwitten · January 23, 2019 8:03AM

Congrats!!

asheland · January 23, 2019 8:37AM

Congrats! You started off well.
I've had a blast the last three years putting together the 12 piece type set! I only lack the $3...

asheland · January 23, 2019 8:39AM

I got my $2.5 Indian only a few months ago:

Walkerfan · January 23, 2019 8:47AM

No such thing as bad gold......Yours is especially nice.

PhilLynott · January 23, 2019 8:49AM

Grats on the pickup! It's definitely addicting.

The liberty series is definitely underrated. You can get some absolutely blazing examples of the $2.50 libs for super reasonable prices.

Kkathyl · January 23, 2019 8:53AM

Nice start to your gold collection. Enjoy

SimpleCollector · January 23, 2019 11:09AM

Nice start to your gold collection. I will echo what some others said....you will likely be bitten by the gold bug... I was last year, and it is now my primary focus

Downtown1974 · January 23, 2019 11:19AM

Congrats on your first gold piece. Hopefully it’s a start of many more.

golden · January 23, 2019 11:39AM

Nice pickup.

TwoSides2aCoin · January 23, 2019 11:55AM

Nice. I got mine through Stack's & Bower's. Now to complete the series in MS 62.

johnny9434 · January 23, 2019 12:13PM

nicep pick up. I hope you get some more as well

LJenkins11 · January 23, 2019 12:53PM

Sweet looking coin and congrats on the acquisition. I like that photo as well.

Swampboy · January 23, 2019 1:31PM

Hey @Kyle my first classic gold was an Indian quarter eagle too (raw 1913 AU50 from HJB-now PCGS 58)
I have a 1913 MS61 heading back to me from the mother ship now and I love the size and the design of these.

3stars · January 23, 2019 2:10PM

Once you get one, you're going to be hooked for life! In a few years, the symptoms include getting darkside gold (Sovereigns, Mexican, etc).

markelman1125 · January 23, 2019 2:11PM

Congratulations @Kyle !!!! GOLD IS THE BEST !!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 It is a great feeling to have a first gold coin moment. Your coin is gorgeous. Hear are sum of mine for inspiration 👍👍😄😄

Timbuk3 · January 23, 2019 2:19PM

Very nice, congratulations !!!

mvs7 · January 23, 2019 2:23PM

Congrats! Once you start buying gold, it is hard to stop.

dpoole · January 23, 2019 2:26PM

Can't go wrong with those. Nice one!

WillieBoyd2 · January 23, 2019 2:30PM

One always remembers one's first!

This was my first US gold coin bought back in 1964 for $50.

United States $20 1927

I still have it.

Namvet69 · January 23, 2019 3:26PM

I like it. Strong strike on both sides IMO. Enjoy. The native American and the eagle are well presented. Peace Roy

mirabela · January 23, 2019 4:46PM

Gold is good! That's a really appealing $2.5 Indian. I like the subtle and interesting color, and the nice clean surfaces. I always like a type coin to have a little something special, and that one does.

Kyle · January 24, 2019 5:21AM

Thanks for all the comments everyone, really glad to finally add some gold to my collection.

Some great examples posted above as well, thanks for sharing!

asheland · January 24, 2019 8:24AM

@Kyle said:
Thanks for all the comments everyone, really glad to finally add some gold to my collection.

Some great examples posted above as well, thanks for sharing!

You gotta get the $5 Indian next!

Paradisefound · January 24, 2019 9:10AM

Congratulations! It's very attractive coin and I am sure you'll acquire many more into the future.
My first gold purchase from a 'grandmother' in AZ who received the set from her parents many years ago,

Smudge · January 24, 2019 10:50AM

Am I the only one who thinks that looks like a frosted proof? I do not think it is, just sort of similar.

Downtown1974 · January 24, 2019 11:30AM

@Paradisefound said:

Love it!!! I like slabbed gold, but there is just something spectacular about gold in those capital holders. Great set, Paradise!

ricko · January 25, 2019 11:58AM

Getting bit by the gold bug may be incurable in many cases... Sure happened to me.... Cheers, RickO

golden · January 25, 2019 12:30PM

My dad bought me my first gold coin in 1967 in Daytona Beach. It was a $5 Liberty in AU or so for $17. He had a roll of them. We thought about buying the whole roll but didn't.

AlexinPA · January 25, 2019 2:32PM

You can't go wrong with gold.

Bought my First U.S Gold Coin

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