Poll: How would you rate the gold Bald Eagle Commems?

53BKid · February 22, 2008 12:28PM

The sales of the mint's Bald Eagle Commemorative already are quite high. I'm wondering how you would rate the gold coins relative to other gold commems.

fc · February 22, 2008 12:40PM

53BKid · February 22, 2008 12:53PM

Thanks FC

Goldbully · February 22, 2008 12:59PM

Mine are real beauties.......very modern look, yet a classic design feel!!!!

I lucked out...great strikes and no marks or lustre breaks on the Unc!!!

Should be an interesting poll, 53BKid

amiller · February 22, 2008 1:07PM

I like these much better than most other $5 AU Commems.

My UNC is incredible, I can find no reason it would be anything other than a 70. My PR would probably only go 69.

pf70collector · February 22, 2008 1:19PM

Great set. I bought them all for my collection.

tightbudget · February 22, 2008 1:20PM

It actually isn't bad at all. The SF gold $5 is also nice too in UNC.

FLBuffaloHunter · February 22, 2008 10:44PM

IMO, it has everything a going for it that makes a great commemorative. Great design, great theme, a great story and it's gold what more could you want. I also think the Unc looks great, and I like them better than the Proofs. The Bald Eagle commemoratives are a '5 star commemorative' and with 60% of the maximum mintage sold in a month, a guaranteed sellout.

Bald eagle pair named George and Martha adorn gold coin

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Project

fcloud · February 22, 2008 10:48PM

I really like the obverse. I think they could have been more original on the reverse, as it looks too much like the Kennedy half reverse.

rgCoinGuy · February 23, 2008 1:09AM

I voted 5 stars, but to be honest, it is also my first gold commem to purchase, so I don't have a lot to compare to. I do like them in hand though.

53BKid · February 23, 2008 10:49AM

Most issues haven't come remptely close to selling out. The popularity of the proof between the mint selling it individually and as part of the 3 coin set should make this one of the more highly minted issues in years. Still it appears to be a collector favorite.

coolest · February 23, 2008 11:06AM

I bought one and will keep it in my collection but I'm sure it will never be worth more than gold value.

FLBuffaloHunter · February 23, 2008 11:27PM

Good article on the Bald Eagle from NGC

tincup · February 23, 2008 11:52PM

Too high of a mintage to make it a great investment, but it should keep some premium due to the the subject matter. For some reason, the design just does not 'grab' me....

53BKid · February 24, 2008 1:48AM

I really was inquiring about the coin's asthetic qualities.

MidLifeCrisis · February 24, 2008 1:50AM

N/A: Just more modern scrap that I couldn't care less about.

They are really pretty...but not my cup o' tea.

BECOKA · February 25, 2008 9:22AM

It's a great design, just a little too pricy at the moment.

ricko · February 25, 2008 9:29AM

I only purchased the silver proof.... it is almost time to sell gold, not buy it. Cheers, RickO

crispy · February 25, 2008 9:49AM

<< <i>It's a great design, just a little too pricy at the moment. >>

I have to agree here. Just a bit too much for what it was, but I think it's a strong design compared to the other contemporaries.

AUandAG · February 25, 2008 10:02AM

To me, this coin is out of perspective. Lousy image of a regal bird. YUK. I voted one star.
bob

pocketpiececommems · February 25, 2008 10:55AM

I got my today. The mint had told me on Friday that my order would be shipped in 4 to 6 weeks and I got it today. (They shipped it on Friday) I just love the looks of the gold eagle. 5***** for my vote.

53BKid · February 29, 2008 5:20AM

With 100 different replies to the poll, the average response is 3.72 stars--Not bad!

Poll: How would you rate the gold Bald Eagle Commems?

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