Comments for Gold American Eagles http://mygoldeaglecoins.com The Best Coin Deals on the Web! Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:05:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Coin Question? by I. B. Zoxx http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/coin-question/comment-page-1#comment-66 I. B. Zoxx Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:05:29 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/coin-question#comment-66 Most of what you have are the Sacajawea $1 coins that were first issued in 2000. The John Adams coin is the second coin in the Presidential $1 coin series, which began in early 2007 with the George Washington $1 coin. Four different coins in this series each year, with the Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, and Madison coins being issued in 2007 and the Monroe and John Quincy Adams coins having been issued thus far in 2008. On all of these coins, the lettering on the edge as you describe it is normal. A few of the Washington coins were issued with no edge lettering, which may be what you are thinking of. The regular Adams coins are only worth face value. Most of what you have are the Sacajawea $1 coins that were first issued in 2000. The John Adams coin is the second coin in the Presidential $1 coin series, which began in early 2007 with the George Washington $1 coin. Four different coins in this series each year, with the Washington, John Adams, Jefferson, and Madison coins being issued in 2007 and the Monroe and John Quincy Adams coins having been issued thus far in 2008.
On all of these coins, the lettering on the edge as you describe it is normal. A few of the Washington coins were issued with no edge lettering, which may be what you are thinking of.
The regular Adams coins are only worth face value.

]]> Comment on Is This A Real Authentic Uncirculated Dollar Coin? by Taiping http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/is-this-a-real-authentic-uncirculated-dollar-coin/comment-page-1#comment-60 Taiping Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:50:26 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/is-this-a-real-authentic-uncirculated-dollar-coin#comment-60 The Sac dollars have a plain edge not a reeded one. The 2000-P Sac had a mintage of 767,140,000 and the 2000-D was 518,916,000 so neither one is scarce. Your coins are worth a $1 each. Your coins are real but just have a mintage too high to be a collectible. The Sac dollars have a plain edge not a reeded one. The 2000-P Sac had a mintage of 767,140,000 and the 2000-D was 518,916,000 so neither one is scarce. Your coins are worth a $1 each. Your coins are real but just have a mintage too high to be a collectible.

]]> Comment on Jewelry Question HELPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!? by spunk113 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/jewelry-question-helppppppppp/comment-page-1#comment-53 spunk113 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 22:02:53 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/jewelry-question-helppppppppp#comment-53 Are you looking for a brand name, or a bezel setting with diamonds? If you're hunting for the latter, you'll have to have it custom made by a jeweler. Are you looking for a brand name, or a bezel setting with diamonds? If you’re hunting for the latter, you’ll have to have it custom made by a jeweler.

]]> Comment on I found a "Medal of Merit" in my dad's things. What is this and how much is it worth? (description included)? by MyDead Dog http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-found-a-medal-of-merit-in-my-dads-things-what-is-this-and-how-much-is-it-worth-description-included/comment-page-1#comment-45 MyDead Dog Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:49:39 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-found-a-medal-of-merit-in-my-dads-things-what-is-this-and-how-much-is-it-worth-description-included#comment-45 During Ronald Reagan's presidential campaign, a task force was founded and appointed with trying to accrue public votes to assure Reagan was appointed as president. It sounds like your Father was instrumental in this campaign and so was presented with this medal. While not worth a lot of money, you should think about keeping it purely for sentimental reasons for the moment. If you have lost your Father recently I am very sorry for your loss and would like to think you thought more of the man than to sell off his personal effects so quickly. After all it might just be worth $10,000 in 10 yrs instead of $10 like it is now. Remember his face every time you look at it and what he meant to you. ! I know I miss my Dad, He died in 95 and I wouldn't dare dream of selling his war medals. They mean too much to me. Hope you found this useful ! ;-) Garry During Ronald Reagan’s presidential campaign, a task force was founded and appointed with trying to accrue public votes to assure Reagan was appointed as president. It sounds like your Father was instrumental in this campaign and so was presented with this medal.
While not worth a lot of money, you should think about keeping it purely for sentimental reasons for the moment. If you have lost your Father recently I am very sorry for your loss and would like to think you thought more of the man than to sell off his personal effects so quickly. After all it might just be worth $10,000 in 10 yrs instead of $10 like it is now.
Remember his face every time you look at it and what he meant to you. !
I know I miss my Dad, He died in 95 and I wouldn’t dare dream of selling his war medals. They mean too much to me.
Hope you found this useful ! ;-)
Garry

]]> Comment on Rare Coin Question? by Taiping http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/rare-coin-question/comment-page-1#comment-40 Taiping Mon, 12 Apr 2010 21:52:11 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/rare-coin-question#comment-40 Well it sounds like a gold 1000 Zlotych coin. It would have been nice if you had given the date on the coin. They were struck in 1982 and has 19 on one side of the eagle and 82 on the other side of it. They were also made in Uncirculated and Proof. A proof would have mirror fields and the image of the pope may have a frosted look. To a coin dealer it is just gold for it is modern and not a U.S. gold coin. It has .0984 oz. of pure gold. It is not a common coin and the mintage for the uncirculated is just 900 and 1,700 for the proof. he we have a kind of scarce item but few buyers. As much as I hate eBay it would go good there for buyers contact you instead of you finding them. I am not a Catholic but have great respect for John Paul II and I m not the only one so a buyer should be obtainable. Hope this helps I got a book value for $150 in uncirculated and $200 in proof. Cataloges don't always tell it as it is. Do not try to sell it to a U.S. coin dealer for he has no idea what you have except it is gold. I would hold onto it myself for gold is going up and may reach new highs by the end of 2008. Hope this helps. Well it sounds like a gold 1000 Zlotych coin. It would have been nice if you had given the date on the coin. They were struck in 1982 and has 19 on one side of the eagle and 82 on the other side of it. They were also made in Uncirculated and Proof. A proof would have mirror fields and the image of the pope may have a frosted look. To a coin dealer it is just gold for it is modern and not a U.S. gold coin. It has .0984 oz. of pure gold. It is not a common coin and the mintage for the uncirculated is just 900 and 1,700 for the proof. he we have a kind of scarce item but few buyers. As much as I hate eBay it would go good there for buyers contact you instead of you finding them. I am not a Catholic but have great respect for John Paul II and I m not the only one so a buyer should be obtainable. Hope this helps I got a book value for $150 in uncirculated and $200 in proof. Cataloges don’t always tell it as it is. Do not try to sell it to a U.S. coin dealer for he has no idea what you have except it is gold. I would hold onto it myself for gold is going up and may reach new highs by the end of 2008. Hope this helps.

]]> Comment on does anyone know how to find out how much a golden state mint .999 fine silver 1 troy oz. coin is worth? by Blue T http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/does-anyone-know-how-to-find-out-how-much-a-golden-state-mint-999-fine-silver-1-troy-oz-coin-is-worth/comment-page-1#comment-35 Blue T Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:58:28 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/does-anyone-know-how-to-find-out-how-much-a-golden-state-mint-999-fine-silver-1-troy-oz-coin-is-worth#comment-35 Current bullion prices can be found: http://www.coincommunity.com/spot_prices/ http://www.nwtmintbullion.com/ http://www.apmex.com/ http://www.kitco.com/market/ 1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market. 2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell): http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp 3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question. Good luck! P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it. When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner. Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value. If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins! I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer. Current bullion prices can be found:
http://www.coincommunity.com/spot_prices/
http://www.nwtmintbullion.com/
http://www.apmex.com/
http://www.kitco.com/market/

1 – Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found – shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today’s market.

2 – Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it – there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp

3 – Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.

Good luck!

P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.

When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin’s metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.

Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces – which can be found by the knowledgeable collector – who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) – which is usually a greatly decreased value.

If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don’t risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!

I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.

]]> Comment on What type of coin is this? by Taiping http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/what-type-of-coin-is-this/comment-page-1#comment-28 Taiping Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:16:13 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/what-type-of-coin-is-this#comment-28 You indeed have a good luck token, it is not a coin. It is gold colored not gold. This type item has been around for a good many years and could have been made at anytime. You can get an idea of age by how well the coin is worn. Most sell in the .50 cents to $2 range depending on size and metal. Silver ones that are dollar size sell for around $20. You may never find out who did make it unless there is a company name on it, look around the edge. Where there is a legend on your token is actually called the rim, the edge is the 3rd side. Hope this helps some. You indeed have a good luck token, it is not a coin. It is gold colored not gold. This type item has been around for a good many years and could have been made at anytime. You can get an idea of age by how well the coin is worn. Most sell in the .50 cents to $2 range depending on size and metal. Silver ones that are dollar size sell for around $20. You may never find out who did make it unless there is a company name on it, look around the edge. Where there is a legend on your token is actually called the rim, the edge is the 3rd side. Hope this helps some.

]]> Comment on I have 9 ingot bars and 2 coins that are all .999 silver, but where do I find there value? by ►BobB◄ http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-have-9-ingot-bars-and-2-coins-that-are-all-999-silver-but-where-do-i-find-there-value/comment-page-1#comment-25 ►BobB◄ Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:04:32 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-have-9-ingot-bars-and-2-coins-that-are-all-999-silver-but-where-do-i-find-there-value#comment-25 weigh them and multiply times the price per ounce. Remember, there are 12 TROY ounces to a pound. weigh them and multiply times the price per ounce.

Remember, there are 12 TROY ounces to a pound.

]]> Comment on how much is the value of 1898 one dollar liberty gold coins eagle? by Taiping http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/how-much-is-the-value-of-1898-one-dollar-liberty-gold-coins-eagle/comment-page-1#comment-23 Taiping Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:26:29 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/how-much-is-the-value-of-1898-one-dollar-liberty-gold-coins-eagle#comment-23 There were no gold dollars struck in 1898, the last issue Indian Princess Head (large head) gold dollars was from 1856-1889. You may have a fantasy coin that was made for jewelry. There were no gold dollars struck in 1898, the last issue Indian Princess Head (large head) gold dollars was from 1856-1889. You may have a fantasy coin that was made for jewelry.

]]> Comment on I got a 1922 golden $1 coin with trust spelled wrong. It has a v in place of u. How much is this worth? by jeffman http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-got-a-1922-golden-1-coin-with-trust-spelled-wrong-it-has-a-v-in-place-of-u-how-much-is-this-worth/comment-page-1#comment-22 jeffman Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:26:28 +0000 http://mygoldeaglecoins.com/i-got-a-1922-golden-1-coin-with-trust-spelled-wrong-it-has-a-v-in-place-of-u-how-much-is-this-worth#comment-22 In all probability you don't have an erroneously "printed" or minted coin. In those days, the "v" was used as another way of writing "u," when they wanted to show venerability or age. Originally the v was used interchangeably with u, back in Roman Empire days. Actually, that's why he "double U" looks like like two Vs together -- VV (that's two Vs printed next to each other). Sorry to burst your balloon. That said a 1922 golden dollar coin is probably worth some money, anyway. In all probability you don’t have an erroneously "printed" or minted coin. In those days, the "v" was used as another way of writing "u," when they wanted to show venerability or age.

Originally the v was used interchangeably with u, back in Roman Empire days. Actually, that’s why he "double U" looks like like two Vs together — VV (that’s two Vs printed next to each other).

Sorry to burst your balloon. That said a 1922 golden dollar coin is probably worth some money, anyway.

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