Rare Coins - The Most Precious Gold Coins Today

Are you one of those people who collect coins? Coin collectors do not collect coins just for their value but for their beauty and rarity as well. Gold coins are considered as rare if they are circulated at around 17th and 18th centuries. Both coin collectors and investors are obsessive in collecting rare coins. Following are some of the most popular rare coins today that you may find intriguing.

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins

American Buffalo Gold Bullion Coins are also known as the gold buffalo. It is a 24-karat bullion coin. In June 22, 2006, the United States Mint offered to sell this coin. Why this coin is rare? The gold buffalo is the only 24-karat U.S. gold coins. In 2005, it received the congressional authorization. Then in 2006 it began its fabrication and its distribution. Another unique characteristics of the gold buffalo is it represents the United States first large scale dissemination of 24 karat .9999 fine gold coin. This is the first ever in the United States Mint's chronicles.

As you look closely, the gold buffalo features the profile of a Native American man in its obverse. The back image then features the figure of an American Bison. This image originated from the creative mind of the American sculptor James Earle Fraser. He is the apprentice of the famous coin designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens. Augustus Saint-Gaudens is the mind behind the image of the memorable American Gold Eagle Coin.

Eagles $10 Gold Pieces 1795-1933

One can see if the coins are rare just by simply looking at the dates. If one can see an eagle, that means it was circulated in 1795 until 1933. If it is a small eagle on its other side, it was circulated until 1797. The large, heraldic eagle replaced the successive coins.

Reich's Capped Head Proof Half Eagles 1813-1834

The first creator of the half eagles is John Reich. The Capped Eagles is the other name for the half eagles. Reich only designed the 1813 to 1815 Half Eagles. Robert Scott designed the coins from 1818 to 1829. He copied Reich's previous design.

The front shows the Lady Liberty facing left. She is dressed in a cap emblazoned with the words LIBERTY. There are thirteen stars which surround her.You can see the date at the bottom of the coin. The copies are grainy and thick. If you will compare the earlier design of Reich and Scott, you will discover that Scott's eagle is bolder with its opened mouth and destructively curved neck. Besides, the coins have a reed edge. The diameter is 25 millimetres. Its composition is a mixture of gold and copper – 91.76 percent gold and 8.33 percent copper.

Indian Head Type 1907-1933

Augustus Saint-Gaudens did not only designed Gold Eagles but the Indian Head Type as well. When it comes to rarity and glamor, this coin is like no other. The frontage eagle shows the head of Liberty. On her head is an Indian war bonnet. The magnificent eagle shows on the other side of the coin. From 1907 to 1911, its edge has 46 raised stars. From 46 stars was changed to 48 raised stars in 1912. The original eagles did not feature the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. However, in 1908, the motto appears on the coin once more by an Act of Congress in 1908.

The precious metals like gold have established its unwavering standard of power and wealth throughout the history. Pleasure, investment and history are the main reasons why many people collect rare gold coins. Physical possession of rare gold coins is something to be proud of. If you wish to secure your future, you may wish invest in historical and rare gold coins.

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