I would think that every collector would want at least one Gold coin in his/her collection, The only problem is they are So expensive and hard to justify spending so much money on a single coin.
I agonized over this for many years and finally "Bit the bullet" last year and bought a few sov's out of my tax return.
I should have been "Sensible" and paid off my credit card or added to my super fund But NO I though "Bugger it" I really want a couple of gold coins to add to my collections.
I am so glad I did because I had the opportunity to acquire a small number of sovereigns and this coin.
For a nearly 300 year old skinny Gold coin it has handled the time really well .
I regret NOTHING :)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/20130720_ducat1~0.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/20130720_ducat~0.jpg)
lol its THAT coin :P
I like gold coins to but I tend to get them, feel underwhelmed then get rid of them
I like this one however
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/P3280483.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/P3280480.JPG)
and this 2 pounder
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/1902_uk_2_pound_d.JPG)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/1902_uk_2_pound_b.JPG)
NICE
But I much prefer mine in 2x2's or mounted in plastic , Not soldered to something :angel: :)
I payed for the gold not the coin. it just came in coin form.
I actually got the double sov from cash converters. they had it listed as a normal sovereign priced higher than a sov should be.
I went "I will take that" at the price they were asking and still got it under melt :)
I just got this under melt
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2000-100-Olympic-Dedication-No-2-Gold-Proof-10-021g-gold-/261504942341?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=JNuQiNU4MqfIiEoKJuP3LXjOmSk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
its not mounted :P
We got this little guy a couple of months back. Hard to pass up.
(http://www.mycoinalog.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/austria-1915-ducat-restrike.jpg)
nice coin markn!
great way to save gold methinks
QuoteWe got this little guy a couple of months back. Hard to pass up.
Stunning coin and detail, If you did pass this up I recon it would have cost you a small fortune in "Therapy".
Beautiful piece , I am SO going to pinch a balaclava off AJ and raid your vault Mark :diablo: :laugh2:
Quote from: 'markn' pid='52678' dateline='1402916404'We got this little guy a couple of months back. Hard to pass up.
what country is this coin Mark?
the eagles are like my Russian 20 Kopeks but the shield in the wings and George and the dragon aren't there?
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='52701' dateline='1402922933'Quote from: 'markn' pid='52678' dateline='1402916404'We got this little guy a couple of months back. Hard to pass up.
what country is this coin Mark?
the eagles are like my Russian 20 Kopeks but the shield in the wings and George and the dragon aren't there?
Looks like it is from Austria RG :ok:
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='52701' dateline='1402922933'Quote from: 'markn' pid='52678' dateline='1402916404'We got this little guy a couple of months back. Hard to pass up.
what country is this coin Mark?
the eagles are like my Russian 20 Kopeks but the shield in the wings and George and the dragon aren't there?
It's an Austrian ducat restrike. They were struck from 1915 to 1955 (I think). 0.1106 of a gram of gold in each one.
QuoteIt's an Austrian ducat restrike. They were struck from 1915 to 1955 (I think). 0.1106 of a gram of gold in each one.
That is an awful lot of intricate detail to put on such a tiny amount of Gold :good:
Mark's coin looks similar to serials' one
but the tail feathers are different and the obv. bust is much more ornate
I can't figure out the denominations of either mind you
Quote from: 'robbiegal' pid='52727' dateline='1402975440'Mark's coin looks similar to serials' one
but the tail feathers are different and the obv. bust is much more ornate
I can't figure out the denominations of either mind you
Serial's coin is a 4 Ducat restrike (1920-1936)
Denomination on base of reverse. (4)
Mark's is a Trade Ducat,
looks like the Proof type restrike.
Don't think there is a denomination on it. :idea:
mine is huge as well!
thin but big!
this may help give you an idea of size
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/P3280493.JPG)
This one is tiny , 0.5 of a gram .
It was given to me in a surprise package from one of our Members :dance2:
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/ittybitty1.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/ittybitty.jpg)
a quick snapshot of some of the gold coins I have at the front of the safe
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/P6170046.JPG)
I love this world cup half gram coin :)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/11197/P6170048.JPG)
The Mint did a rather nice job with Gold Plating these over the last 3 years :good:.
I wonder if we will get a cu/nickle gold plated $2 next year in the Proof set :yahoo:
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/gp.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/gp_50.jpg)
(http://www.australian-coins.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10019/gp_20.jpg)
I just love gold coins but there is one big problem.
That is they cost a fortune.
Quote from: 'Goldseeker' pid='52988' dateline='1403154707'I just love gold coins but there is one big problem.
That is they cost a fortune.
no Sxxt! that lot cost me $3,200 over 12 mths of hunting
but I stack as well as collect and I think it is good to have a bit of gold in your portfolio