The 15 US Gold Coins Which All Collectors Should Own

The 15 US Gold Coins Which All Collectors Should Own

Even if you are an ultra-specialized collector of U.S. gold coins—let’s say with an emphasis on Type One double eagles or Dahlonega half eagles—there are still specific important gold types which you might find compelling. A collector recently asked me for a list of a dozen gold issues which fell out of his range of specialization but which I felt might make good additions to his set.

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Sold by Douglas Winter Numismatics: Extremely Rare 1821 Half Eagle

Sold by Douglas Winter Numismatics: Extremely Rare 1821 Half Eagle

Around a year ago, I was outbid on an amazing PCGS MS63+ 1821 half eagle. I was pretty bummed at the time as this was a coin which I truly wanted to own. But the final price realized was just too much and I walked away from the coin.

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