Coin and Paper Money Collecting/where to sell coin

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Expert: - 2/8/2011


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QUESTION: what is the app. value of a 1834 liberty half eagle $5 gold coin in excelent condition.

ANSWER: Billy,

The current value in lightly worn condition is about $600 -- in almost uncirculated condition is about $1,000 -- if it turns out to be uncirculated, it could be worth $5,000 or more.

I hope this helps,

Dan


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QUESTION: Where can i sell this coin and be assured it is above board and i get the best and honest offer. thanks for your help billy

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Billy,

The best thing to do is to take it to a local coin show, let a few dealers make offers, and take the best one.

Check the following websites for listings of coin shows in your area :

http://www.coinshows.com

http://www.coinworld.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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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

Organizations I belong to :
American Numismatic Association Member #187770
Michigan State Numismatic Society Member #8255
Florida United Numismatics Member #19710
Monroe Coin Club Treasurer
Lincoln Coin Club Board Member
WINS Member #14
CoinMasters Member #1814

Frequently Asked Questions :
I have created a Frequently Asked Questions page on my website, where you may be able to get an immediate answer to your question. You can find the page here :
http://www.workingmancoins.com/FAQ/index.htm


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