1815 Half Eagle a Passed-Up Opportunity
It is interesting how our view of coins and their importance and rarity has evolved. The 1927-D Saint-Gaudens double eagle was not seen as one of the most important Saint-Gaudens double eagles for many years, and then one day someone discovered there were none to be had at any price.
In some respects the 1815 gold half eagle might be seen as the opposite. It is not a case where the 1815 has become more available than was once the case, but rather it has been passed by the 1822 in rarity and importance.
Before you start assuming everyone can own an 1815, however, it's worth noting that one day the 1815 might produce a $1 million price. It remains a very significant coin and an extreme rarity.
The story of the 1815 is one that goes back to . . .
Full story at: Link
In some respects the 1815 gold half eagle might be seen as the opposite. It is not a case where the 1815 has become more available than was once the case, but rather it has been passed by the 1822 in rarity and importance.
Before you start assuming everyone can own an 1815, however, it's worth noting that one day the 1815 might produce a $1 million price. It remains a very significant coin and an extreme rarity.
The story of the 1815 is one that goes back to . . .
Full story at: Link
posted by A.C. Dwyer at 12:08 AM
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