1933 and earlier gold coins are 90% gold. In average condition their retail value is determined by the current price of gold; a metal dealer will pay less.
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter below the eagle. It may be blank or there may be an O.
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2012:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $1,000
Moderately worn - $1,040
Slightly worn - $1,060
Almost no wear - $1,244
Uncirculated - $3,880 to $37,130 depending on quality
"O" mint mark (New Orleans):
Moderately worn - $1,120
Slightly worn - $1,230
Almost no wear - $7,060
Uncirculated - $23,130 to $34,450
DISCLAIMER: The retail values quoted are the best available as of the date shown, but may vary significantly due to changes in the precious metals market. Also the wholesale (buying) price of a coin will be less than the selling (retail) price. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
Only one genuine 1849 $20 gold piece is known, and it was designed by James Barton Longacre, not George T. Morgan. Any other supposed $20 gold piece with that date is either a fantasy coin, a replica, or an outright fake.
Please look at the coin again. No U.S. one dollar gold coins were made until 1849.
There is only ONE U.S. 1849 Twenty Dollar (Double Eagle) gold coin. It's a national treasure that is in the Smithsonian collection. The coin is priceless.
This stuff is sold on TV for about $20.00 to $30.00 and shows up at a dealer or coin show in the junk box for 5 bucks.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separatequestion. The first gold $1 coins were minted in 1849, and the Charlotte Mint didn't open until 1838.
Only one genuine 1849 $20 gold piece is known, and it was designed by James Barton Longacre, not George T. Morgan. Any other supposed $20 gold piece with that date is either a fantasy coin, a replica, or an outright fake.
Please look at the coin again. No U.S. one dollar gold coins were made until 1849.
There is only ONE U.S. 1849 Twenty Dollar (Double Eagle) gold coin. It's a national treasure that is in the Smithsonian collection. The coin is priceless.
Current value is $109.44
If it's a Morgan Mint copy, then it's gold plated at best -- no collector value -- maybe a couple dollars novelty value.
This stuff is sold on TV for about $20.00 to $30.00 and shows up at a dealer or coin show in the junk box for 5 bucks.
Please check your coin again and post a new, separatequestion. The first gold $1 coins were minted in 1849, and the Charlotte Mint didn't open until 1838.
As of today about $250.00
about 13.000 euro
It's NOT gold and just a dollar. The last year the US made a one dollar gold coin was 1889.
About $325, for its gold content.
1896S .999 fine gold