Coin and Paper Money Collecting/5 dollar gold coins

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Expert: - 12/24/2011


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I have 2 5 dollar liberty gold coins. they are mounted as cuff links both are in very good shape. they have been in my wifes case for 20 years. Both are 1903. they are set in 18 caret gold bands. I would like to know the coins worth. and if i should leave them as cuff links or have them removed from sets and sell them as coins. Thank you

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Hi Leroy,
Once a gold coin is mounted, it loses it's collector value unless it is a rare date.  1903 is a common date so there is no issue there.
I would sell them as cufflinks if possible.  They should bring in the neighborhood of $1,000.

The $5 gold pieces have just under 1/4 oz of pure gold so there alone you have about $800.  The remainder depends on the weight of the links themselves.

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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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