If you’ve been eagerly waiting to snag some of the Saddle Ridge treasure accidentally unearthed by that California couple out on a walk with their dog, now’s your chance! These gems are officially up for grabs on Amazon.com—but be prepared for their steep prices. Gold pieces, anyone?
I checked for the least expensive options and discovered that these coveted coins start at $3,150.00. That’s for an 1879 Liberty Head, With Motto Above Eagle Type-III $20 PCGS XF40. Quite the coin, even without the fame of the treasure find, but wow—that’s a hefty sum! It’s tempting to want one even more now.
I was pretty excited to hear they’d be available on Amazon since I could use some store credit (over $300), but it turns out I’m missing an extra “0” for the cheapest one—bummer.
The funniest part about being listed on Amazon is this: $2.7 MILLION through Amazon! You don’t see that every day!
So, if you’ve got $2.7 million lying around, you can seize this golden opportunity right here—even literally!
In all honesty, these coins are truly stunning. Anyone would be lucky to own even one, regardless of whether they’re part of a treasure hoard. For gold coin collectors, the variety of $20 Liberty Heads available is incredible, ranging from XF40 to MS64+, with dates spanning from 1860 to 1899. Each one bears the motto “In God We Trust” above the eagle.
Apparently, every purchase comes with the following:
Kagin’s is the coin shop facilitating this sale, by the way—they’re pretty reputable.
If only that dog had sniffed out a few smaller coins for us everyday folks!
PS: The dog actually played a minor role in the discovery of the treasure—you can read the full, fascinating story here (scroll down a bit).