Which to go with?

What do you want to do with the gold? Why is strength of the gold an issue? The buffalo is 24k and depending on the year of the eagle, it might be mixed with copper and/or silver.

Yes the eagle is mixed with alittle copper and silver, but U.S. gold coins (not all) have been mixed this way to maintain sharpness and durability. I do not plan on handling the coin (either one ), but it being the first U.S. coin minted of 24 kt. gold, I don't see as many great reviews about it. Perhaps it just boils down to choice. It is just that most dealers seem to go with the eagle as the one most sought after, even though the eagle is alittle cheaper in price!

I agree that it is a matter of choice. Personally, I like the eagle that is proof. I don't have a valid reason why, I just do.

Thanks for the thoughts. As it turns out, I'm speaking with a dealer today who showed me a certified proof $50 eagle in the slab the other day and he said he will throw in a nice wood display case for it---and the price is very good. If all goes well and it hasn't been sold, I'll pick it up this coming Wednesday on payday!

Thanks,
Greg

I don't know what you mean by "certified proof in a slap".

Sorry, I meant to say slab.

Thanks,
Greg58

So the coin is graded by a third party such as NGC or PCGS. Did you purchase the coin?