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7 REASONS CARSON CITY GOLD COINS ARE VALUABLE AND A WORTHY INVESTMENT

Updated: Oct 28

When it comes to the world of coin collecting and investing, I am an extremely passionate collector and investor in Carson City Gold coins. As a matter of fact, I am passionate about ANY coin minted at the legendary and famous Carson City Mint.


Few areas of the coin collecting and investing world capture the imagination quite like Carson City gold coins.


These remarkable treasures have a rich historically significant history, captivating stories, and a unique allure that has drawn collectors and investors for decades.


Whether you are novice and just starting out on your coin collecting and investing journey, a seasoned collector, or an investor seeking to diversify your investment portfolio, Carson City gold coins offer exceptional investment potential for growth in value and price appreciation based on their history of past performance, along with the blend of historical significance and rarity.


From 1870 to 1893, the Carson City branch mint minted gold coins in three denominations: the $5, $10, and $20 Liberty Head gold coins.


These legendary gold coins are highly coveted and sought after by collectors and investors worldwide!


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Carson City gold coins were the target of Jesse James and his gang during bank, train, and stagecoach robberies. These coins might have been part of a poker game in Tombstone, AZ, at the O.K. Corral, possibly played by Wyatt Earp.


They remind us legendary figures such as Doc Holliday, "Wild" Bill Hickock, and Calamity Jane.


When it comes to the allure and imagery of one of the most iconic periods in American history, the "Wild West," nothing does it quite like a Carson City Gold coin. Thoughts of dusty boomtowns, saloons, gold miners, gunslingers, and outlaws immediately spring to mind.


There are many reasons why these coins are so valuable. Join us as we explore the world of collecting and investing in Carson City Gold Coins.


In this blog post we focus on the top 7 reasons why Carson City Gold Coins are valuable and a worthy investment.


1.) RARITY:


The rarity of Carson City Gold Coins plays a significant role in their value.


A large percentage of Carson City Gold coins were heavily circulated, melted, lost, or damaged through wear and tear over time through use in circulation.

This has resulted in limited numbers of surviving coins in Uncirculated Mint State condition. Finding well-preserved examples of these coins, especially in higher-graded condition, is challenging.


Therefore, coins in superior condition fetch premium prices due to their scarcity and overall appeal to collectors and investors.

The scarcity of Carson City Gold coins has made them highly sought after and coveted by collectors and investors as late 19th-century treasures worldwide!


2.) MARKET DEMAND:


Carson City gold coins have gained a considerable following among collectors and investors over the past few decades, leading to low supply and a robust market demand.


The combination of their historical significance, limited mintages, distinctive mint mark, and rarity fuels the desirability for these coins in the collector and Investment community.

The strong demand from passionate collectors and astute investors contributes to the value of Carson City gold coins. These coins are widely collected and invested in globally.

Their market demand and popularity make them exceptional investment opportunities due to their impressive track record of consistent price appreciation and growth in value.

"CC" Gold Coins have proven to hold their value even when the rare coin market isn't performing at peak levels, as their demand consistently remains strong.


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3.) HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:


One of the primary reasons Carson City Gold Coins hold such immense value is their historical significance.


The Carson City Mint branch mint in Nevada is arguably, in my humble opinion, the most legendary branch mint in United States history. Each gold coin produced there have a unique history and story behind them.

"CC" Gold Coins were minted during one of the most legendary eras in American history, the "Wild West" between 1870 and 1893. Their ties to this period of American history make them highly sought after by collectors and investors alike.


4.) INVESTMENT POTENTIAL:


When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio of traditional assets such as stocks and bonds, and real estate, among the gold investment options available, Carson City gold coins offer an exceptional opportunity.


These historic coins minted in the late 19th century not only possess intrinsic value due to their precious metal content, but more importantly carry the value of a rich history and rarity that make them an attractive and worthy investment. "CC" gold coins are a worthy choice for investors looking to capitalize on their investment potential.


Certain rare coins gain additional value due to their historical significance, rarity, and condition. Carson City gold coins possess ALL three of these factors, making them highly desirable among collectors and investors.


As demand continues to grow, and new collectors and investors enter the rare coin market, their value is expected to continue to appreciate over time, offering potential lucrative returns well beyond their precious metal value.


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5.) DIVERSIFICATION:


Collecting and investing in Carson City gold coins is an exceptional opportunity to diversify your "traditional" investment portfolio, containing paper and digital assets.


Over the past few decades, Carson City gold coins have demonstrated strong market performance and an excellent history of price appreciation and growth in value. Historical data prove that these coins have shown consistent appreciation in value, driven by both collector and investor demand.

Gold in general, is considered a safe haven hard asset that acts as a storage of wealth, hedge against inflation, currency fluctuations, high interest rates, and economic and political uncertainties.


Carson City gold coins offer an additional layer of diversification due to their historical value and rarity.


Carson City gold coins possess a unique investment potential that combines the allure of gold with their historical significance and rarity. By including these coins in your investment portfolio, you can increase its potential growth in value and reduce overall risk.


Their limited supply, numismatic (intrinsic) value, and strong market performance make them a worthy investment choice for those seeking to expand their investment portfolios beyond traditional assets.


By investing in Carson City gold coins, you not only secure a tangible hard asset but also become a custodian of history, providing a lasting legacy for generations to come.


6.) LIMITED MINTAGES:


Carson City Gold Coins were minted in relatively small quantities compared to other U.S. gold coins produced at other mints. These limited mintage numbers contribute to their rarity, making them more difficult and a challenge to find.

As a result, collectors and investors are willing to pay a premium for these coins due to their scarcity.


The Carson City Mint was located in such a remote area in Nevada that many of their yearly mintages were not released for circulation outside of the Western territories, so, numismatists and collectors of the time had few opportunities to add Carson City Gold coins to their collections and preserve them.

The vast majority of coins released into Western territory circulation were used daily, melted down, and experienced wear and tear.


This has led to their scarcity, rarity, and low survival rates for many of the CC gold coins in higher Uncirculated Mint State condition.


7.) DISTINCT MINT MARK:


Carson City Gold Coins feature the "CC" mint mark. They are the only gold coins to bear two letters which identifies them as being produced at the Carson City Mint. This mint mark adds to their allure and desirability among collectors and investors, as it signifies its origin.

The distinct "CC" mint mark further enhances their value and makes them stand out in rare coin collections.


The Carson City Mint was also known for its high-quality craftsmanship. Carson City Gold coins are known to feature sharp details and crisp strikes, which adds to their value.


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THE TOP 7 REASONS CARSON CITY GOLD COINS ARE SO VALUABLE AND A WORTHY INVESTMENT SUMMARY:


In Summary, the top 7 reasons why Carson City Gold Coins are so valuable; Their Rarity, Market Demand, Historical Significance, Investment Potential, Portfolio Diversification, Limited Mintages, and Distinctive Mint Mark have established them as highly sought-after and coveted historic symbolic American treasures by collectors and investors worldwide.


We highly recommend assembling a 14-coin Type 3 $20 Carson City Liberty Head Double Eagle Mint Set in the highest authenticated, graded, and certified condition that fits your budget.


These $20 double eagle beauties were minted from 1877 to 1885 and 1889 to 1893. We strongly feel that this set is extremely undervalued at this time.


1893 Carson City Type 3 gold $20 Liberty Head Double Eagle for sale

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Ed Walsh, President

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