1/10 oz Eagle question
 

Because I'm usually broke due to a certain hobby; I only get the 1/10 oz Gold Eagles.

Last night I got out a Magnifying glass and started looking at them seriously. I found two that have the Date in Roman Numerals. I snooped around on the computer and found they were 1988?

Are the 1988 1/10 Eagles with Roman Numerals for a date collectible or rare?

If so what do I do to store them. Now they are in plastic sleeve that would hold two and folds over.

Thanks for the help.

E-A

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

The guy I buy from told me certain years used roman numerals and then they changed to regular dates. I dont remember exactly what he said but I think its common.

NOOB

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

I believe there were only three to four years where the Mint used Roman Numerals instead of Arabic. 1986-1988 or 1989.

In any case, yes, the 1988's are much more rare than any other 1/10 GAE. They usually go for $125-$190, depending on if they are slabbed, what condition they are in, etc. I use the small airtites with black rings to store all my 1/10 GAEs (I don't have any 1988s). They work very well.

Edit: 1988 are actually the only year with any sort of premium for 1/10 GAEs. The number minted was smaller than any other year.

Edit again: Looking at this page: http://www.usmint.gov//mint_programs...ageTotals#1988 , there were only 159,500 1/10 GAEs minted in 1988. The next lowest mintage was 1991 with 165,200 and then there were several in the low 200,000s. So, it looks like 1991 would have a slight premium too, but like I said before, 1988 are the rarest.

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

Well I thought they were Only Roman numeral for 88.

I have to get a bigger magnifying glass and see what years they really are.

I may have DOGS.

E-A

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

Ok, I was a little off. According to this page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gold_Eagle , Gold Eagles minted 1986-1991 are dated with Roman numerals. In 1992, the U.S. Mint switched to Arabic numbers for dating Gold Eagles.

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

Roman numerals were used on all gold Eagles from 1986-1991.

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

I wonder if the 10th ounce coins will be popular if gold really takes off. Thinking about stocking up on them this summer.

Re: 1/10 oz Eagle question
 

My personal thinking is that for people on a tight budget the full Once coins are going to be out of reach over $900.

Talk with a financial adviser reveiled that 90% of Americans can not write a check for $1000. Money is in other investments or non-existent.

Electric-Amish