Appraisal #5551

Byzantine gold coin needing it sold but can't find anyone I need help

Submitted by kevin
Byzantine gold coin needing it sold but can't find anyone…
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Byzantine gold coin needing it sold but can't find anyone I need help

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Marc's Expert Appraisal ANA-Certified Numismatist · Hudson Valley Numismatics

Kevin I took a second look. This is a Byzantine gold solidus, issued in the East Roman Empire after the fall of the West. The accompanying card has a good attribution, so I think you want to know value and options for selling.

With a high gold purity, your coin has intrinsic value, and also numismatic value. It's a difficult piece to sell because it is a niche item. The condition is "very fine" which not mint state--we can see significant wear. But it is not a "problem coin" with significant damage or cleaning evident. (Never clean a collectible coin!). 

The retail value of this coin is $250-275  You can...

1  Look for a local dealer. A reputable dealer should offer close, or more than, the gold value, which is a couple hundred dollars.

2. Sell online, eBay has similar listings. This means taking a little risk and paying perhaps 15% in fees. 

3. Find an auctioneer. They may require a minimum of $5000 in material to list, and the fees are greater and it can take 4 months for settlement and payment.

4. Consign or sell to us, we can find a buyer or make an offer.

Good luck!

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