Look for a small letter below the eagle's tail feathers.
If it has an "S", its retail value would be in excess of $1000.
If it has "CC", double that amount
If there is no letter, you should have the coin authenticated by at least two certified dealers to determine whether it is counterfeit or not. Actually, with a minimum value of around $1000 you should have the coin appraised in any case, but the 1882 no mint mark issue is a key date
The value depends on if it's a small gold or large silver one dollar coin, both were made in 1882.
A circulated 1 Dollar gold coin dated 1882 has retail values from $126.00 to $370.00 depending on the grade
Its value will change with fluctuations in the price of gold. As of 10/2008 a worn specimen is worth about $125. With moderate wear, about $190. With almost no wear, $300.
It greatly depends on the mint and condition of the coin. The following are for coins in VF-20 (Very Fine) condition. Ones in higher condition may be worth considerably more. 1882 - $12,500 1882 CC -$1,450 1882 S - $975 Because these coins contain 0.96750 oz of pure gold their value will go up or down as the price of gold changes, at times by as much as $100. *Note: It is illegal to alter a coin by forging/altering it's mint mark, date, denomination in order to try and get a higher price.
The US struck a gold and silver one dollar coin in 1878, post new question as to type of coin.
The value depends on if it's a small gold or large silver one dollar coin, both were made in 1882.
The weight of this coin is 8.359 grams and has .24187oz pure gold. This standard is for all Half Eagles from 1839 to 1929.
A circulated 1 Dollar gold coin dated 1882 has retail values from $126.00 to $370.00 depending on the grade
An 1888 5 dollar gold coin can be worth anywhere from $400.00 upwards to one grand. It really depends on the circulation of the coin and its overall condition.
Its value will change with fluctuations in the price of gold. As of 10/2008 a worn specimen is worth about $125. With moderate wear, about $190. With almost no wear, $300.
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It greatly depends on the mint and condition of the coin. The following are for coins in VF-20 (Very Fine) condition. Ones in higher condition may be worth considerably more. 1882 - $12,500 1882 CC -$1,450 1882 S - $975 Because these coins contain 0.96750 oz of pure gold their value will go up or down as the price of gold changes, at times by as much as $100. *Note: It is illegal to alter a coin by forging/altering it's mint mark, date, denomination in order to try and get a higher price.
The 5 Dollar American Eagle coin regardless of date is a 1/10th oz Gold Bullion coin and as I type this the value is $108.10 The value of any gold bullion coin follows the spot price of gold.
This coin is being sold at the price of 740 €. November 14, 2008
The 1993 $10 Dollar Gold Coin known as The American Eagle Gold Bullion is one of the most popular collectible coins. The value will be determined by whether the coin was in circulation and the daily price of gold.
The 1987 5 Dollar gold eagle is a 1/10 ounce bullion coin. What ever the price of gold is per ounce the coin is worth one tenth of the price. Right now gold is $1,164.20 per oz.The coin is worth $116.4. The proof is worth more.
The US struck a gold and silver one dollar coin in 1878, post new question as to type of coin.