Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1879 goloid

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Expert: - 6/30/2009


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Hi, I have a 1879 Goloid 100cents that i am told may be of some value.Condition I would describe as very good and made no attempt to clean it.Weight is 19.1 grams.Please see photos attached. Is it possible to get approximate value? Many thanks Tony

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Tony,

No pictures were attached.

However recent Heritage auction sales indicate a value between $1,000 and $10,000 depending on exactly which one you have and its condition.

See :

http://coins.ha.com/common/search_results.php?N=51+790+231+&Ntk=SI_Titles&Ntt=go...

You must get it certified first, before you attempt to sell it.  For info about getting it certified, see :

http://www.pcgs.com

or

http://www.ngccoin.com

Good luck!

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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