Goldline
by V.E. on March 25th, 2010
filed under ppp
When I first heard about Goldline International, I admit I thought it was a service for people who wanted to sell their old gold jewelry, etc., but I was wrong. It’s actually a pretty decent website about buying gold and gold coins as a way to prepare for and invest in the future. As I flipped surfed through their website, I learned a lot about the history of individual coins. For example, here’s what the website has to say about the $10 Indian coin, pictured here:
One of only two coins designed by America’s most acclaimed sculptor, Augustus Saint-Gaudens… this $10 gold piece is one of the most exquisite gold coins our nation has ever struck…
Perhaps the most fascinating feature of this striking gold coin is that the edge of the coin features raised stars signifying the states of the Union, rather than a lettered or reeded edge. Coins struck from 1907 to 1911 feature 46 stars. Two more stars were added the following year to commemorate the addition of New Mexico and Arizona to the Union.
The $10 Indian was originally struck with a wire rim in 1907, which gave the coin a more 3-Dimensional appearance. Only 500 were produced before the Mint began producing regular strikes later in the same year.
Of course, I’m the history geek, so that’s what interests me, but I’m sure you’ll find something you like about gold and gold coins, too, at Goldline’s website, especially if you need to buy gold.
