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1. A tale of 2 AUs (Gold Type 2 Double Eagles)

   

   

   Discussion by Blade · March 6, 2004 11:23AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   I've been casually looking at Type 2 Double Eagles for my type set over the past year. Other interests have held me back, and also I hadn't seen a coin that was just right. I was looking for a nice common date AU58. MS60-61's generally look pretty banged up, and an MS62 runs $2,500, which is 4x+ the price. The challenge is…

2. Re: A tale of 2 AUs (Gold Type 2 Double Eagles)

   

   Comment by Dollars · March 6, 2004 11:26AM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Help a layman out... What does an AU go for. I was thinking about picking up a double eagle, but I cannot afford MS price. That second coin is a real looker if the pics are anywhere near what the coin looks like.

3. Re: A tale of 2 AUs (Gold Type 2 Double Eagles)

   

   

   Comment by darktone · March 6, 2004 1:28PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Nice coin! If the copper spots have any pink in them I would suspect a dip. mike

4. Re: A tale of 2 AUs (Gold Type 2 Double Eagles)

   

   Comment by mojorizn · March 6, 2004 12:18PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   Gotta agree with you on the AU58 thing, and that extends to most series. I would much rather have an honest AU58 Buffalo or SLQ than a dinged up MS61 0r 62 with a wealth of luster that only serves to highlight each and every drawback. Mojo

5. Re: A tale of 2 AUs (Gold Type 2 Double Eagles)

   

   Comment by Blade · March 6, 2004 12:08PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   AU common date Type 3's or Saints will cost basically gold spot price plus maybe 5%. If you can afford another $100, you could get a Saint in MS63. This coin set me back $675, which is about 10% above average AU58 price for this date. I was glad to pay the premium.

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   Comment by Blade · March 6, 2004 12:51PM · Home› U.S. Coin Forum

   ttt