Gold, platinum and palladium coins

Gold coins for sale

The precious metals have always been a part of the trading system and a benchmark of value. Gold was used as a medium of exchange by the ancient Sumerians and Egyptians at the dawn of civilization.

The forerunners of money as we know it were ingots, which were cut into small pieces and drawn into wire. At that time, it was not an easy task, and was a measure the state took to fight counterfeits. With the development of the economy, coinage was streamlined and became widespread.

The first mention of gold coins dates back to the 6th century BC, they were minted by the legendary king Croesus. In the state of Lydia, money was used from alloys of gold and silver weighing up to 18 grams. This alloy was called electrum. Gold remained the accepted means of payment for 2,500 years. The expression: "Rich as Croesus" was used for more than millennia; there are still legends about his countless hidden treasures.

Later, in the Roman Empire, gold was in short supply and rarely used. The Romans minted mainly silver coins. The aureus, a gold coin of the Roman Empire, began to be made by order of Caesar Augustus. It was equal to 25 silver coins - denarii.

In general, the Roman monetary system, especially during the Late Empire, was very complex. After the collapse of the country, the situation only worsened. Decentralization took place and money began to be minted by everyone who was in power. Various small parts of the former empire, which were led by local emperors, produced their own monetary unit. And other states could well not recognize the coins of the neighboring country. In addition, these small principalities were weakened by constant wars and poverty, so gold coins were used less and less.

In Greece, on the contrary, gold coins came into use later. Philip of Macedon, father of Alexander the Great, began to make his own gold money.

Numismatic gold

Among the gold coins that are put up for sale , those that can be invested in are especially popular. Modern ones are not as interesting in aesthetic and historical terms as their ancient counterparts. Collectible gold coins attract attention with their investment and numismatic value.

And the gold coin prices depend on various factors such as condition, rarity, history, and demand. As long-term analysis has shown, the prices for rare numismatic pieces are justified.

Particularly relevant is the purchase of gold coins during a period of instability in the world, inflation, and economic downturn.

Numismatic gold is a great alternative investment and collector's item. Made hundreds of years ago, and sometimes centuries, old gold coins, miraculously preserved to this day, are part of history. These are works of art that are valued not only for the high content of the precious metal. The possession of such a coin brings aesthetic pleasure, emphasizes the status. And, of course, it makes a great gift.

In addition, the value of gold coins are directly related to the history of mankind. They often determine the financial condition of the state, its rulers at that time. After all, we know almost nothing about some periods of history. Coins during excavations determine who ruled the country at that time and how long he/she was in power.

Value of gold coins

You can buy gold coins on our website. The old gold coins list is impressive. It is constantly updated, but it’s important to note that especially valuable pieces don’t stay in the market for too long. If you want to become the owner of investment or collectible gold coins, or just curious about the topic, we are inviting you to visit our collectors website.

In the old gold coins list there are unique pieces that you will only find in the collections of numismatists. For example, in 2019 in Britain, an amateur archaeologist found gold coins that date back to the mid-14th century. This was the period when a plague epidemic raged in Europe and in particular in England, which went down in history under the name "Black Death". It killed more than a third of the country's population. These were two gold coins that were examined with all precautions. After all, they belonged to a difficult and tragic period in the history of England and dated back to 1344. Such coins were minted by King Edward III. The experts found that the coins were called "leopard". They were made of almost pure gold (96%). But the money did not go in masses, since only a very rich person could afford to buy gold coins at that time. Therefore, very few of them were preserved until our days, because very few were originally made.

Gold coins auction

The safety of the auction process is of utmost importance for us. It is advised to buy rare and old gold coins at an auction as a best approach to avoid fakes. You can also safely sell your coin there too. It is not recommended to purchase in the markets, from advertisements in publications, in dubious shops. You are welcome to follow the updates on our website, as the unique pieces can be bought very fast.

Moreover, coins identical in condition, values, are almost impossible to find, even the ones made in the same batch can vary greatly in price. And of course, you can sell or buy coins from anywhere in the world.