Gold Flash - Gold Rush
johnny010
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Hey all - been collecting since a kid, but took a break from around 11 years old until last summer at 41. I was surprised to see how expensive coins had gotten but was happy to be back into the hobby. Since refocusing on my old passion, I noticed that my affinity for gold had changed, and if felt like I was "buying too much silver" if there is such a thing 
...finally bought a Palau $1 1/10th ounce gold coin and was hooked. (as a side note I am not buying gold from a commodities perspective, nor am I trying to hedge inflation....just like gold coins)
Anyone have some pictures of your prize possessions?
Also, why do so many people talk about "only wanting to collect gold pre-1933".
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Here is my v75 collection I'm working on.
Post 1933 US gold is either bullion or made for collector commemoratives.
Welcome! My first and my favorite 😉. I am a gold collector with a silver budget.
One never knows as these were gifted but too much silver?🙀 I guess when it gets too heavy to move , it might be time to condense it to some gold . 😸( I’m not quite there)🐈
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Thanks - makes sense. Always wondered how these newer coins age in popularity given the fact that there are so many 70s.
I've decided there has never been an ugly gold coin. How old are those?
My "too much silver" came from collecting Eagles. Noticed that I started chasing labels and took a pause realizing that made no sense at all.
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I started back after a decades long hiatus too.
I began buying 1/10th ozers on eBay until I stumbled onto this Forum.
Pre-1933, classic U.S. gold, is fun to collect and I have most denominations but I also enjoy collecting generic bullion from other countries.
This is my oldest gold coin. It dates to 556 A.D. approx.
Roman emperor Emperor Justin II....
The entertainment can never be overdressed....except in burlesque
1863 & 67. Maybe, my old eyes suck. The dates are on the reverse, just mixed in with the lettering. What say you?
They are new to me and I haven’t stopped banging my walker on the floor and shouting with joy. Not much research yet but I believe they are 1/2 Escudos. These say Mexico and there are others from Spain (1700’s) Those are related to “pieces of eight “.
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Wow. Wonderful looking piece of history. How did you find it? Worth preserving via grading?
Checked my profile and looks like I joined here in 2001 (must have intended to start colleting back then but just got around to it 20 years later).
I went back and looked close. You're right on the dates. Wonderful find.
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You probably won't find any gold coins in your walls or back yard. Most people buy at auctions, dealers, other selling locations ...
People preferring pre- 33 gold is personal preference, just like some people are not too keen on clad stuff 1965 and later. I like ASEs that have toned and are beautiful like a painting. I have had some gold buffalos (2008-W on). Most modern bullion does not do much for me as they all look the same.
Here is a worn 1854 five dollar gold from New Orleans that I will submit with my next group.
Many folks like pre 1933 gold better than the modern as old gold has developed a patina in many cases. Where modern AGE's and such are currently thought of as just bullion. There are some very nice modern gold pieces and designs and perhaps over time they too will develop a larger collector base as they age.
Welcome back to coin collecting and the forum.
My Collection of Old Holders
Never a slave to one plastic brand will I ever be.
I like modern gold a lot, particularly the proof coins. I also like pre-1933 as well.....It's not an either/or proposition. You can collect both and enjoy both.
@Eldorado9 those are two nice gold coins.
Welcome back to the forum @johnny010 . Gotta love the yellow metal.
Welcome aboard or should I say welcome back! @johnny010
Nice looking gold. I love all gold new and old, but collect old gold only right now.
Below is my favorite piece.
Donato
Donato's Complete US Type Set ---- Donato's Dansco 7070 Modified Type Set ---- Donato's Basic U.S. Coin Design Set
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Yea was reading about the CA couple that found 12 tins full of gold in their back yard when they were out walking their dog. Could definitely go that route. Think they sold the coins to ....
Started down the toned route, but changed course since many of them did not resemble their TrueView photos.
Do you submit to protect them? Assuming you're not after a grade...
I am after a grade for my lowball gold type registry set
I really like gold coins.... Old, new.... no matter what they are called. I collect gold, I stack gold... graded, ungraded.... Perhaps I am a 'gold bug'... no matter, makes me happy. Cheers, RickO
This is next on my list actually. Or possibly one of the 11 Ultra High Reliefs if someone knows of someone that has one?
Watch the BST
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I would love to see a map indicating all the places where raw gold has been found, something like the maps that AT&T and Verizon tout for their coverage on commercials.
Custom album maker and numismatic photographer, see my portfolio here: (http://www.donahuenumismatics.com/).
What is BST please?
Sorry. Buy sell trade. It’s a service offered here. Go to forum list and scroll down. I found the giveaway forum and the metals forum. 👍🏼
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Welcome,
I collect older gold coins as I find them extremely attractive. The problem is I’ll never have enough. Here’s s couple from my collection.
Happy hunting
These look excellent. That 1914 has something about it. Very nice!
Thanks, makes sense. I'm assuming to buy the UHR version it will take someone who knows someone etc. since there are only a handful out there.
Here's a few of mine. I have about 30 others but no pictures. Love gold!
Now we're talking. If you could only take three ....which ones?