U.S. gold coins minted before the gold recall in 1933 are increasingly popular among investors and collectors because they offer historical significance, beautiful designs, excellent minting, and guaranteed gold content at reasonable prices. Like gold bullion, they can serve as a hedge against inflation, stock market risk, and currency devaluation. But unlike most forms of bullion, they offer additional benefits like financial privacy and increased profit potential due to their fundamental scarcity.
Coin collectors often shop by specific dates and mint marks. Please review our classic US gold coins by date to find your individual coins of choice.
Gold investors, on the other hand, often prefer buying "common date," or generic coins minted pre-1933 like ones offered here. They are priced according the spot gold price plus a premium based on their overall scarcity, grade, and demand in the market. See Price/Population Grid.
Buying Pre-1933 U.S. gold coins
Although called "common dates," these coins are actually quite scarce. Of the many millions originally minted, almost all were heavily used in circulation during the 1800s and early 1900s, and many were melted down during the federal gold recall in the 1930s. Only a small fraction of the original mintage survives today, especially in the higher Mint State grades.
The fundamental scarcity of these classic coins, especially in the higher grades like MS-64 and MS-65, can mean substantially higher premiums over their gold value during periods of heightened demand or a rising gold price. This is what we call their "double play" leverage: the proven ability to rise by more than the gold price because of fundamental scarcity and restricted supply in the national market.
Better than Bullion
In our experience, pre-1933 U.S. gold coins are better than gold bullion for many investors. They offer all the benefits of bullion plus extra benefits like limited supply, collector demand, financial privacy, and extra premium potential because of scarcity.
Modern bullion coins, because they are made in virtually unlimited quantities every year, offer no significant premiums for scarcity. And while many bullion coins are subject to broker reporting requirements to the IRS, collectible coins of historical significance are exempt from these requirements, giving you more financial privacy.
AGE offers highest-quality coins at each grade level. All of our certified coins have been graded and authenticated by NGC or PCGS, the most trusted independent coin grading firms in the industry. Plus, we cherry-pick the national market for the best coins in each grade. Rest assured that you will not find better coins at lower prices than ours. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Benefits of Pre-1933 US gold coins
True scarcity.
Supplies are extremely limited to what has survived the ravages of time, melt downs, hoarding, and other means of attrition. Modern bullion is produced every year in virtually unlimited numbers.Additional profit opportunity.
Because the supply of classic coins is limited to what was minted long ago, they tend to increase in value faster than bullion during a rising gold market. Modern coins like Eagles and Krugerrands, on the other hand, offer virtually no premiums for scarcity.Easy liquidity.
Avidly traded by gold investors and dealers around the world, ensuring constant demand and easy liquidity.Complete financial privacy.
No broker reporting requirements when you buy or sell classic coins. Sales of many modern gold bullion items are reportable to the IRS.Pride of ownership.
These coins are fascinating pieces of artwork commemorating unique eras is U.S. history. They provide true pride of ownership.
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Prices below indicate largest quantity discounts. Single-coin prices available. Click prices/population links for more information.
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Smaller font = certified populations (PCGS + NGC, 12/20/24)
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| XF | AU | MS60 | MS61 | MS62 | MS63 | MS64 | MS65 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20 Liberty Type 3 Gold Double Eagles |
|
$2,665
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$2,680
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$2,725
46,484
|
$2,725
246,972
|
$2,800
501,994
|
$2,945
376,734
|
$3,095
158,752
|
$3,690
21,639
|
| $20 Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagles |
|
$2,665
---
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$2,680
---
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$2,710
11,140
|
$2,710
72,927
|
$2,740
385,828
|
$2,790
715,708
|
$2,835
688,305
|
$2,970
279,620
|
| $10 Liberty Gold Half Eagles |
|
$1,340
---
|
$1,345
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|
$1,405
28,739
|
$1,405
141,172
|
$1,440
198,552
|
$1,500
113,186
|
$1,875
37,964
|
$2,980
7,731
|
| $10 Indian Gold Eagles |
|
$1,380
---
|
$1,390
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|
$1,460
4,968
|
$1,460
44,578
|
$1,485
125,356
|
$1,600
129,368
|
$1,885
57,661
|
$3,095
9,321
|
| $5 Liberty Gold Half Eagles |
|
$730
---
|
$730
---
|
$740
10,603
|
$740
67,244
|
$745
173,127
|
$795
107,015
|
$915
43,237
|
$1,930
7,190
|
| $5 Indian Gold Half Eagles |
 |
$730
---
|
$760
---
|
$785
6,038
|
$785
50,033
|
$800
90,975
|
$1,115
51,218
|
$1,645
18,332
|
$9,725
1,674
|
| $3 Princess Gold Coins |
 |
$1,390
---
|
$1,635
---
|
$2,585
618
|
$2,575
3,743
|
$2,615
5,252
|
$3,880
3,514
|
$5,195
3,175
|
$10,445
926
|
| $2.50 Liberty Gold Quarter Eagles |
|
$490
---
|
$515
---
|
$520
2,192
|
$525
13,934
|
$545
29,309
|
$585
27,365
|
$660
24,352
|
$790
11,354
|
| $2.50 Indian Gold Quarter Eagles |
 |
$470
---
|
$495
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|
$535
4,410
|
$545
50,839
|
$570
103,324
|
$645
73,145
|
$810
48,597
|
$1,445
10,042
|
Basis: gold @ $2,628.31 per oz. Updated: 12/20/24.