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D. Byzantine gold coin needing it sold but can't find anyone I need help
Asked on May 28, 2024
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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