Where to check the value of coins. Free coin valuation. How do I value and sell coins? What we accept and buy
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We buy at market value, not at the price of non-ferrous scrap. Agree, a rare coin should cost more than a broken gold piece.
We will quickly estimate - only 2-5 minutes. Payment of the entire amount in cash at the time of application.
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We always focus on existing demand and offer as much as collectors are willing to pay minus 10-15% commission.
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Payment can be made to a bank account or in cash. If necessary, we will call a taxi at our expense so that you can safely get home with a large amount of cash.
What coins do we buy
Does your collection contain duplicates of coins, or specimens that have become uninteresting? Need funds to buy another coin? Have you lost interest in your hobby and decided to sell profitably to realize the accumulated? Then contact the experts of our company. We redeem:
I'm not in Moscow, what should I do?
99% of transactions are concluded in our office, but there are times when a client sends us a coin by delivery service or comes to our office from another city specifically to sell a coin.
I have a large collection of coins. Should I come right away?
If you are located near Moscow - yes, it is much easier and faster to evaluate coins live.
If not, keep in mind that the size of the collection is not critical. Numismatists buy coins based not only on their rarity, but also on the availability in their collection. It may easily turn out that in a collection of several dozen coins, only one will be in demand. Therefore, please send us high-quality photos first so that we can make an online assessment. The evaluation procedure does not take much time. We will inform you of the preliminary purchase amount, and you will decide whether to come to us or not.
Is it possible to sell a coin without a visit to the capital?
We also recommend using the online assessment. If it is difficult for you to get to Moscow, you can send the coin by courier company or by Russian Post (first class) with bank details. In the next few hours after receiving the parcel, we will transfer money to the specified details.
For details of the provision of this service, check with our managers.
When we find an interesting coin, there is a desire to know not only its history, but also its value. It will be difficult for a person not familiar with numismatics to determine the value of a find. You can find out the real cost in several ways.
Why score
Why do you need to do a coin valuation? The answer is simple and obvious. Before the sale, the owner must imagine what the real value of his exhibit is. A correct assessment will help determine all the features of the coin.
Search the web
The Internet is one of the ways to learn more about money. On the Web, there is a table for evaluating coins of Russia, the USSR and other countries. Knowing the year of your find, you can calculate the approximate cost. Typically, tables are broken down by date of issue and denomination. Although this is a rather primitive way of assessing.
The tables show the approximate price of a regular coin. However, the cost may not always match. Money of the same denomination has a lot of differences that affect the price.
Coins of Russia
New money is much easier to evaluate. There are special tables with fixed prices for Russian coins. The cost of money for 1997-2015 ranges from tens to hundreds of thousands of rubles. Coins of 2001 with a denomination of 50 kopecks and above became a striking representative. Finding a table on the Internet is easy. The data is constantly being updated, so you should look for a more recent version. It should be noted that the price depends largely on the Consider the cost:
| Year | one penny | five kopecks | ten kopecks | fifty kopecks | one ruble | two rubles | five rubles |
| 1997 | 25-50 | 50 | 20 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1998 | 10-50 | 25-50 | 10-25 | 5-20 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10-50 | 250 000 | 10-20 | 40-150 | 30-40 | 50-200 | 450 000 |
| 2000 | 10-50 | 100-300 | |||||
| 2001 | 10-50 | 10-150 | 10-20 | 250 000 | 250 000 | 250 000 | |
| 2002 | 10-50 | 10, 150, 8500 | 10-20 | 10-30 | 6 000 | 8 000 | 10 000 |
| 2003 | 10-50 | 10, 100, 1750 | 10-25 | 10-25 | from 20,000 to 250,000 | from 15,000 to 250,000 | from 10,000 to 250,000 |
| 2004 | 10-50 | 10-50 | 10-25 | 10-25 | |||
| 2005 | 10-50 | 10-100 | 10-25 | 10-25 | 20 | ||
| 2006 | 10-50 | 10-50 | 10-25 | 30-40 | 20 | 20-40 | 250 000 |
| 2007 | 10-50 | 10-50 | 10-25 | 10-25 | 20 | 20 | |
| 2008 | 10-50 | 10-50 | 10-25 | 10-25 | 20 | 20 | 25 |
| 2009 | 10-50 | 15-50 | 10-25 | 10-25 | 20 | 20-25 | 25 |
| 2010 | 10-25 | 10-50 | 20-100 | 20-150 | 25-250 | ||
| 2011 | 10-25 | from 10 rubles to 150,000 | from 20 rubles to 150,000 | from 20 rubles to 150,000 | from 25 rubles to 150,000 | ||
| 2012 | 200 000 | 200 000 | from 10 rubles to 250,000 | from 10 rubles to 250,000 | from 20 rubles 250,000 | from 20 rubles 250,000 | from 25 rubles 250,000 |
| 2013 | from 60,000 to 200,000 | from 60,000 to 200,000 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 40-250 |
| 2014 | 200 000 | 200 000 | from 10 rubles to 200,000 | from 10 rubles to 100,000 | from 20 rubles to 200,000 | from 20 rubles to 200,000 | from 30 rubles to 250,000 |
Catalogs
Having determined the year, denomination and mint, you can evaluate the exhibit through the catalog. The problem with this method is market fluctuation. Catalogs do not have time to update, and prices change very often. Such an assessment is suitable as an additional method.
Impact on cost
Valuing a coin requires some knowledge and patience. If it becomes necessary to sell a find, you should study all the factors on which the price depends. The main indicator is the state of money. A worn or damaged coin will cost like regular scrap. A flawless appearance will significantly increase the price.
The assessment of the condition of the coins is not the only thing that needs to be determined. The place of manufacture also plays an important role. And if everything is simple with the appearance, then it will be more difficult to determine the mint. The price will also be affected by the marriage in the minting. Sometimes a cheap, deviated coin reaches incredible value.
Special sites
There are special resources that can determine the value of money. Evaluation of the coin on the site will require the owner to take detailed pictures and pay for services. This method is good because, being at home, you can find out the exact cost and features of money.
Usually such sites are also engaged in buying coins. Therefore, it is difficult to trust their assessment. The cost may decrease if the sale of the coin was previously agreed. It is also possible to misjudge if images are of poor quality.
Forums
One of the options where to assess the coin is the places of communication of numismatists. At a specialized forum, there is a chance to get an independent opinion. Collectors usually do not refuse help. They not only report value, but also provide an estimate of the condition.
There is also a possibility that coin collectors will be interested in buying. The forum is relevant in that the assessment of a rare coin will be as correct as possible. Most users simply don't need to cheat.
Antique shops
The opposite of the forum will be a specialized store, where the evaluation of the coin will not be in favor of the seller. Antique dealers deliberately understate the cost, although this is not surprising. A profitable purchase of an interesting specimen at a low price promises considerable benefits.
Antique dealers are more interested in buying, so they evaluate according to their own criteria. You will have to pay for information about the real cost. But there are also pluses. By paying once, the owner learns all the details that affect the price of his coin.
Numismatists
Living in a big city, you can find a numismatists' club. Such a place is perfect for determining the value of a coin. The owner will not only find out the real price, but will also receive advice on where to sell the find.
The pros of finding such clubs are huge. Here, not only the evaluation of coins takes place, but also the subsequent purchase. Some numismatists are ready to pay even more than the actual price for the exhibit they like.
Markets
There are people who can help in the valuation of coins even in the mainstream market. Of course, you can't find an antiques dealer everywhere, but if you're lucky, the owner will find out the value of the money. On the market, you can immediately sell the coin. Merchants are always happy to purchase a good product.
The disadvantage of this method is that not all sellers have come across truly rare coins. Appreciate an expensive copy, most likely, will not work. In this way, you can evaluate either Russia, but there will be a snag with foreign ones.
Social networks
This is one of the most primitive but working ways. There is a lot of useful information on social networks. The owner can easily find a group of numismatists and ask for help. The estimate of the coin will most likely be approximate, but there will be a lot of useful answers among the answers. People will share their sales experience, advise where to sell, or purchase the coin themselves.
Preparing for the assessment
The state determines how the evaluation of the coins will take place. The table does not take this factor into account. It is advisable for the owner to put the goods in order in advance. A perfectly clean coin should be evaluated, although some buyers also like the patina. However, for relatively new Russian coins, cleaning is not required.
There are many ways to make money look good. Each material will require a different method. New coins do not need to be cleaned, but the same ones should definitely be put in order.
Pictures for evaluation
To establish the cost of an exhibit via the Internet, you will need to send a photo. The quality of the picture should convey color, condition and all defects well. Although you should not be intimidated by high requirements. You can take a high-quality picture even from a regular phone.
The minimum required for a photo is 3 megapixels, autofocus and good lighting. The distance between the camera and the coin should be about 10 centimeters. Thus, the color of the money will be transmitted as accurately as possible. There should be no glare on the coin, but at the same time, it should be well lit. For an accurate assessment, you will need pictures from several angles. The photo should convey all the smallest details of the coin.
It is very important to take accurate and high-quality photographs of the exhibit. The photo is needed not only for evaluation on the Internet. Pictures will also be required for sale. Coin buyers will be even more demanding than appraisers.
Outcome
Having studied different ways of determining the value of money, the owner will choose the most suitable one for himself. And it doesn't matter where the appraisal took place - on the Internet or at an antiquarian. Each method is good in its own way.
Auction House "Rare Coins" assesses the authenticity and value of the coins of Tsarist Russia, table and award medals and numismatic literature. We also carry out the redemption and sale of coins and medals of Tsarist Russia, we accept rare antique coins in a collectible condition for auction, help in the formation of collections. We have a wealth of experience in Russian numismatics, and we also have a rich numismatic library, which allows us to carry out a highly professional examination of old coins and guarantee their authenticity.
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Auction House "Rare Coins" carries out the purchase of coins, table medals and entire collections. For sales offers, use the form below.
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With us you can get an assessment online.
We recommend that you entrust the assessment of the authenticity, degree of preservation and market value of coins and medals only to professionals. Our experts will help you assess the market value of the coins of Tsarist Russia, award and table medals or numismatic literature and receive recommendations for their implementation. If the Auction House "Rare Coins" is interested in the items provided for evaluation, you may be offered their urgent redemption or putting up for our auctions. Modern copies of coins are not appreciated. How to distinguish a copy of a coin from an original read in our article " How to recognize a fake?".
For online examination, fill out the form below, attach a picture of the subject (these can be pre-revolutionary publications and catalogs, gold coins of Tsarist Russia or other rare coins, medals in the form of photographs or a scan: for medals and coins - on both sides, for prints - title and back side).
The accuracy of the assessment directly depends on the quality of the photograph. We also strongly advise against washing and cleaning the coins on your own: a "touch of history" can have a beneficial effect on the final value of the coin. Without a photo, requests will not be considered.
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In chapter SCORE an assortment of royal coins and medals, literature and accessories is presented.
Coins purchased from us are available on request with certificates of authenticity.
"ONLINE EVALUATION"
The evaluation of antique coins by the specialists of the antique shop "Gold Antique" does not require a visit to the office. You can find out how much the coins cost without leaving your home. Experienced numismatists, with whom we cooperate, will tell you the real market value of the object of sale for its profitable implementation in the future.
We accept the following coins
- Peter I;
- Catherine I;
- Anna Ioannovna;
- Elizabeth;
- Catherine II;
- Nicholas I, etc.
If the assessment of the coins of tsarist Russia shows that we have a rare, expensive specimen, then we will be ready to redeem it immediately.
We are also interested in purchasing antique coins of the 16th - 17th centuries. This period includes the reign of Ivan the Terrible, Boris Godunov and Mikhail Fedorovich. Only an experienced numismatist will help to determine exactly in what period your copy was issued.
What are the criteria by which the expert sets the cost
- Safety. A heavily worn specimen with unreadable symbols, unpreserved relief loses in price to a coin in good condition. Even when it comes to rare and gold pieces. The exception is coins with patina, a natural film that coats bronze and copper over time.
- Year of minting. Everything is simple here: the older the monetary unit is, the higher its value. An online appraisal of old coins will help determine the date of manufacture and authenticity.
- Features of minting. If you take two samples released in the same circulation, then one may cost more than the other. This is due to the fact that different stamps and devices for obtaining impressions are used for chasing. These differences are often only visible to an experienced evaluator.
- Limited edition. Any numismatist dreams of getting a rare specimen in a private collection. As a result, large sums are offered for such samples.
- Demand in the antique market. It is important to understand that the value of monetary units is influenced by the economic situation and their popularity among collectors. Therefore, it is impossible to set the real price yourself, if you are not a professional numismatist. Evaluation of royal coins and monetary units of other periods should be carried out by specialists.
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How is the assessment
The easiest way to do this is online. To do this, take a photo of the coin from both sides and submit the photos using the online assessment service on our website, email or WhatsApp. The service is free and takes 5 minutes. Our specialist will answer the specified phone or e-mail within 30 minutes during working hours and announce the specific amount.
It is very difficult to evaluate a coin without resorting to the help of experts, even if you have knowledge. The coin evaluator has a wider variety of experience with antique coins. He knows the distinctive features of specimens of a particular period: in what condition they are found, what is their approximate cost. In addition, he owns special equipment that allows him to verify the authenticity of the coin.
The evaluation of any coins should be entrusted to a specialist. But there is no such thing as a perfectly objective assessment. Moreover, if the specialist agrees not only to evaluate the coin, but also to redeem it later. It is better to contact an independent expert service on the issue of determining the value of a coin, whose activities are aimed only at evaluating coins. Everything is clear here: the expert buyer is interested in lowering the price, which is disadvantageous to the owner of the coin.
In this article, we will consider the main criteria that specialists of any service will pay attention to. We will also give advice on preparing photographs of a coin for evaluating its value online.
The collection and total (nominal) value of a coin are different concepts and values. The total cost depends on objective factors, and the collection value depends on the exterior, aesthetic value and other criteria that are important for a particular person. For example, an antique gold coin with a small drilled hole - the face value can be high and the value for the collection is diminished due to unnatural damage to the item.
There is a set of criteria and categories for evaluating coins. If earlier the priority was on the side of conservative characteristics (historical value, exterior, etc.), today the emphasis is on the condition of the coin.
Coin condition
Assessing the condition of a coin, first of all, is to determine the degree of its wear. In practice, two main assessment systems are used: the International and 70-point system of Dr. W. Sheldon. First you need to master the international, it is easier. But Sheldon's 70-point system provides a detailed assessment, while the former provides only general information.
International Condition Assessment System
UNC (Uncirculated) is a coin that has practically not been in circulation, which is evident from the absence of abrasions even at the highest point of its relief. Such coins retain their stamped gloss and clarity of details of the decorative elements. An instance could be in circulation, but UNC status is assigned to it only if there is no damage at all.
However, the coin may have an unattractive appearance due to the marriage of the coin, ugly color, uneven patina. Therefore, according to Sheldon's system, there are 10 gradations of the state of coins that have not been in circulation. They are united by one property - the absence of signs of use.
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It is difficult to find a coin in this condition even in modern editions. The old coins have not survived as UNC.
XF or EF (Extremely Fine). If the coin was in circulation, it was very little. Even the stamp shine has been preserved in some places. The elements of the picture are immaculately clear. Scuffs can be found only at the highest points of the relief. Very small details of the picture can be a little blurry.
VF (Very Fine). The fact that the coin has been in circulation for a rather long period is evidenced by significant abrasions not only on the protruding details of the drawing (the side faces of letters and numbers), but also on the smooth areas of the coin. In rare cases, stamp gloss is present. Small details are faintly drawn, but overall the coin is crisp.
In this state, tsarist coins from the times of Peter I, Catherine II, Peter III come to modern collectors. This is the best quality in which they meet.
F (Fine). Shabby coin used in everyday life. The notches on the edge are erased, the edging is almost equal to the field of the coin. The main lines of the drawing still show through, but small elements (hair in portraits, feathers of a two-headed eagle) are blurred. The design elements are poorly expressed, although the side edges are still distinguishable. Stamp gloss is completely absent.
VG (Very Good). The worn edge testifies to the ancient origin of the coin. The edging is worn out, the relief of the drawing is completely absent in some places. The corners of letters and numbers are rounded, the free areas of the field are significantly worn. Large lines of the drawing are quite clear, small details are poorly distinguishable.
G (Good). A coin with significant wear. Design elements appear as outlines. The relief of the drawing is almost erased. The inscriptions on such coins can still be distinguished, but the edging practically does not rise above the field level. The edge is so thin that it no longer performs a protective function for the coin disc.
FA (Fair), AG (Almost / About Good), PR (Poor) - these designations are used for coins with the highest degree of wear. They are characterized by an almost complete absence of contours, edging and other design details. The relief is almost equal to the field. It is difficult to find out any information about the denomination and nationality of the coin without a magnifying glass. The collectible value of such items will be low.
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Mintage of the coin
The second important factor is the number of copies. It determines how rare the coin is. You can find out the circulation in the catalogs of coins. But there is also such a factor as historical circumstances.
For example, a coin could have been issued in a huge circulation, but almost all of it was withdrawn from circulation and melted down. Only a few copies have survived, some of which are in the museum, and the rest are hunted by numismatists. Therefore, along with the circulation, it is necessary to take into account the historical conditions of its existence.
Metal cost
If a coin is made of precious metal and at the same time represents numismatic and historical value, its price will be high. But even if it is a common coin that contains gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals, its value may be higher than the value of a rare specimen if it is made of copper.
Gold coin
That is, the face value will be high, despite the fact that the collectible value may be average. To some extent, the price of a coin depends on the exchange rate for precious metals.
Exterior
Examination of the evaluation of coins is always subjective. And the assessment of the appearance of a coin depends not only on some generally accepted norms, but also on the aesthetic taste of a particular person. What is meant by the exterior of the coin, and what features will be taken into account?
- The presence or absence of unnatural damage (that is, resulting from improper storage).
- The shade of the patina, the uniformity of its coating (especially important for copper coins), whether the shades of the patina on the obverse and reverse of the coin are in harmony.
- The glitter of the coin. The brightness of the stamp luster and the degree of its preservation especially affect the value of the UNC coin, as well as other coins. The effect of "rotating beams" indicates the high quality of the minting. If you bring a coin to a light source and swing it from side to side, two rays will run along the circumference of the coin.