Circulated US Gold Coins Pre-1933

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Finding Circulated Pre-1993 US Gold Coins for Your Collection

Part of your money collection does not have to be banknotes. Historic gold coins are not only valued as a piece of history, but they are a valuable investment for their gold value. On eBay, you can find vintage circulated US gold coins pre-1933.

Compositions of pre-1993 US gold coins for sale

There are a couple of types of gold coins that were released before 1933 in the United States. They are:

  • Half-eagle Indian coins - Have the profile of an Indian chief on them
  • Double Eagle liberty coins - Have the profile of a woman
  • Saint-Gaudens double eagles - Have a raised figure on them
  • Liberty half eagle - The profile of woman
  • Gold princess - A woman's profile
  • Indian Eagles - The profile of a young Indian man
Grading of the gold coins

There are specifications under which circulated US gold coins pre-1933 double eagle for sale are categorized. The most common grade given is the Mint State (MS) grade. The grades go from MS-60 to MS-70. The MS-60 is given to a coin that has marks all over it. MS-70 is for coins that are completely flawless without any signs of handling. AU is a grade that also refers to the grade of the coin. The grading has a numeric value that describes the actual value of the coin instead of its condition.

Can a coin be ungraded and still be certified?

Just because a coin is ungraded does not mean it does not have a certificate. The most common certificate used for circulated US gold coins pre-1933 Saint-Gaudens is a PCGS certificate. On the certificate, an ungraded coin will have a UNC code for a lack of grade on the wear of the coin.

Gold coin certifications

On the circulated US gold coins pre-1933 Liberty Head for sale as well as other gold coins of the time, you can find the following certifications that guarantee their authenticity:

  • PCGS
  • NGC
  • U.S. Mint
  • ANACS
Strikes of coins

The strike is the minting process that is used to get the planchet on the coin. The strikes used in gold coins are:

  • Business - The business strike is also known as the circulation strike. While these are the easiest types of coins to produce, they do not always have the highest value.
  • Proof - The proof strike is the highest quality of strike that is used. The surface of the coin is similar to a mirror.
  • Satin - The satin finish of a coin is known as a special strike. These coins are generally not released into circulation.
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