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Half Eagle Gold
Value of First American Gold Coins
Coin collectors, both professional and beginners, have an enormous choice now available when it comes to choosing which coins to add to their private collection or investment portfolio. However, the one coin that has been around since the first coin minting and continues to be well sought after is the American Gold Coin. The first of this great piece of history was minted back in the late 1700s. This coin, called the American Eagle Gold coin was worth $10 while the American Half Eagle Gold Coin was $5. Today these same Gold Coins have garnished over half a million dollars at coin auctions. One of the most unique and most loved of these coins is the American Buffalo coin, which was minted with 24-karat gold in 2005 from the style of the Buffalo Nickel of the early 1900s.
What makes the American Gold Coin so Unique?
Whether it's jewelry, coins or precious knick-knacks or gold furnishings, the first question asked is, "Is it real gold?" When paper money was invented, everyone was thrilled! Let's face it, twenty singles or a twenty dollar bill weighs a lot less in the pocket than twenty coins. However, not only can paper money get easily ripped or destroyed during laundry but it's also drastically affected by economy. When economy takes a huge nosedive as it's been known to do, the value of the paper money takes the same downward dive. Gold, on the other hand, is not infinite like paper and has increased in values one can only imagine. Since 2001, the value of gold has tripled. One year ago it traded at $1,000 an ounce-an all time record high.
Value of the gold coin is not the only thing that makes the American Gold Coin so special and sought after. These coins are a part of our history - a large part! When you purchase an old gold coin, you've purchased a piece of nostalgia and history of our country. What a great legacy to leave your children or grandchildren. When gold coins such as the American Eagle coins are going for such a high rate, it's not just because of the price of gold. Another part of their value is that they are so old, which makes them a part of your history. You get a great sense of national pride to own something from the past.
What to Look For in an American Gold Coin
Collecting gold coins can be a fantastic, albeit expensive, hobby and pastime. Some of the places you can find American Gold coins include estate sales, coin auctions, coin catalogs any more online coin stores than you'd ever have time to find. Many gold coins that were distributed years ago have been illuminated and even declared illegal. When searching for gold coins, researching can help you to learn the value of coins and which ones would benefit your collection. One of the most popular American Gold Coin, even today, is the $20 Double Eagle, a masterpiece designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens. One tip to remember when purchasing gold coins is to ensure they are certified by a third-party certification service so you know they are genuine gold coins and not counterfeit.
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 VERY NICE 1909 Indian Head Gold HALF EAGLE G5 FREE SHIPPING TD75 $460.50 (24 Bids) Time Remaining: 13h 2m |
 1901 US 5 DOLLAR HALF EAGLE Liberty Head GOLD COIN $459.99 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 4m Buy It Now for only: $459.99 |
 1880 5 CORONET Head Half Eagle Gold COIN $404.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 42m |
 1803 Half Eagle Gold Pattern $175.00 Time Remaining: 1d 13h 15m Buy It Now for only: $175.00 |
 1900 coronet Head Half Eagle Gold $425.00 Time Remaining: 8h 16m |
 1881 Liberty Head Half Eagle 5 Five Dollar Gold Coin with 14K Gold Pendant $455.00 (21 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 39m |
 1871 CC 5 Gold Half Eagle NEAR UNCIRCULATEDRARE $5,599.99 Time Remaining: 2d 21h 58m Buy It Now for only: $5,599.99 |
 1882 5 Gold Liberty Half Eagle UNCIRCULATED $338.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 7m |
 1896 S 5 Half Eagle Liberty Gold Better S mint Choice AU+ $550.00 Time Remaining: 29d 20h 31m Buy It Now for only: $550.00 |
 1834 5 Classic Head Gold Half Eagle Plain 4 United States Coin $420.00 (29 Bids) Time Remaining: 18h 7m |
 1909 D 5 Indian Head HALF Eagle Gold Coin $396.76 (15 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 19h 43m |
 Rare 1873 S 500 Gold Half Eagle NGC AU53 PQ ToughCOINS $3,065.00 Time Remaining: 29d 21h 7m Buy It Now for only: $3,065.00 |
 1841 D VF+ Liberty Gold Half Eagle 5 RARE Dahlonega Coin RARE GOLD No Res $996.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 19h 11m |
 1911 Five Dollar 5 Half Eagle Indian Head US GOLD Coin $416.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 15h 49m |
 1837 CLASSIC 500 GOLD HALF EAGLE VF + FREE SHIPPING $675.00 Time Remaining: 6d 12h 12m Buy It Now for only: $675.00 |
 1902 S US 5 Gold Half Eagle Coin XF Detail $390.99 (22 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 9m |
 1886 S United States Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle 5 Graded NGC MS62 $529.00 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 56m Buy It Now for only: $529.00 |
 1878 US 5 Gold Half Eagle Coin About Uncirculated $400.00 (13 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 17m |
 1886 Five Dollar Liberty Head Half Eagle US Gold Coin $99.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 15h 56m |
 1895 5 Liberty Head Gold Half Eagle NGC MS61 $528.00 Time Remaining: 4d 16h 48m Buy It Now for only: $528.00 |
 1901 5 gold US half eagle $164.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 23h 30m |
 1847 C CHARLOTTE MINT Liberty Head Half EAGLE GOLD 5 AU DETAILS NGC $1,600.00 Time Remaining: 1d 18h 10m Buy It Now for only: $1,600.00 |
 1907 5 Gold Liberty Half Eagle CHOICE BU++ LUSTROUS $484.99 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 22h 18m |
 1881 S Liberty Head Half Eagle 5 Five Dollar Gold Coin No Reserve $294.00 (12 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 20h 51m |
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 1887 S 5 US gold half eagle coin $173.38 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 39m |
 1887 S 5 US gold half eagle coin $180.38 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 22h 42m |
 1914 INDIAN HEAD 5 Gold Piece HALF EAGLE $480.00 Time Remaining: 12d 17h 17m Buy It Now for only: $480.00 |
 1909 5 Indian Gold HALF EAGLE COIN NGC MS61 $449.00 (8 Bids) Time Remaining: 20h 39m |
 1850s 5 Gold Half Eagle Advertising Gambling Counter $27.50 Time Remaining: 24d 12h 57m Buy It Now for only: $27.50 |
 1885 US 5 Half Eagle Gold Piece $152.50 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 27m |
 1888 Half Eagle ANACS AU 53 mtg 18201 $355.00 (7 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 3m |
 1893 S 5 US Gold Piece Half Eagle Liberty San Francisco California Beauty $575.00 Time Remaining: 27d 2h 1m Buy It Now for only: $575.00 |
 1871 S 5 HALF EAGLE AU DETAILS ONLY 1 ON EBAY BEAUTIFUL LUSTER RAREST S BU $271.89 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 21h 52m |
 1843 LIBERTY HEAD 5 GOLD HALF EAGLE NICE XF GOLD COIN $535.00 Time Remaining: 29d 22h 9m Buy It Now for only: $535.00 |
 1836 5 Dollar Gold Half Eagle $527.00 (5 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 17h 41m |
 1879 5 Half Eagle Gold Coin Pcgs AU55 $450.00 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 25m |
 1882 P 5 GOLD CORONET TYPE HALF EAGLE NGC MS 61 $525.00 Time Remaining: 5d 23h 20m Buy It Now for only: $525.00 |
 1882 P Liberty Head Half Eagle 5 Five Dollar Gold Coin Philadelphia $202.50 (16 Bids) Time Remaining: 1d 14h 30m |
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