Coin and Paper Money Collecting/5 dollar gold coin

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Expert: - 10/15/2009


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joe - i have a 1910 five dollar indian head gold coin. the initials of BLR or BLP appear over the date.  the coin is in very good shape with the lines in the feathers (on both the hat and the eagle) clearly visible. i had one dealer offer me 200 usd for it.  can you tell me about how much it is worth?  tks  tom

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Hi Tom,

I would have to see it but it is worth at least $250 and can go into the thousands if it's a gem.

If you wantt osend it to me for an offer, email me at JoeHylas@aol.com

I will supply shipping instructions to our office in NY

Regards
Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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PCGS, NGC, Rotary

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Physician's Money Digest

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Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Awards and Honors
Paul Harris Fellow

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