Determining the value of a collector’s coin is a complex matter.
In this video I will present you some important characteristics that make a coin valuable and describe their context in the market.
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Characteristic number 1: Authenticity
Is the coin genuine?
Characteristic number 2: Condition
How long has the coin been in circulation?
Characteristic number 3: Rarity
How many specimens of the coin where minted or are available on the market?
Characteristic number 4: Quality
Has the coin been produced with high quality production standards?
Characteristic number 5: Historical Importance
Has the coin been issued by a famous historical figure?
Characteristic number 6: Provenance
Is the history of ownership of the coin known and published?
Characteristic number 7: Diameter or size
Can the beauty of the coin be admired without a magnifying glass?
Characteristic number 8: Material
What is the material content of the coin?
Characteristic number 9: Workmanship
Has the coin been produced with highly polished planchets or dies?
Characteristic number 10: Design
Does the coin bear a design of great beauty?
Characteristic number 11: Trends
Does the coin respond to actual trends in the coin market?
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It takes a lot of experience to correctly estimate the value of a coin. Therefore, if you need the assistance of a numismatic advisor, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to answer your questions.
With my best regards,
Dr. Jonas Emmanuel Flueck
LUGDUNUM GmbH
Bielstrasse 3 – CH-4500 Solothurn – Switzerland / Phone: +41 (0)32 554 03 30
eMail: info@lugdunum-numismatik.com
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