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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Hello, I can buy this Celtic coin for 25 euros, but I dont know enough about it so say something about the value. Im looking for a nice Celtic coin but most are so expensive! (dont have one yet) What would you do? Should I wait for a better buy? thanks in advance!   |
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Moderator
 United States
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I really don't know anything about this coin type so I can't help with the price. However this piece doesn't seem right to me. The edges are very sharp and I see no signs of wear on the piece at all. I would expect to see some wear and worn edges especially on coin this old.
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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I know the seller, all his coins are always genuine but you never know.. thanks for your reply!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Its worth only what someone is willing to pay for it.
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Your probably right, it just looks odd to me.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
I know noob, but I dont want to overpay according to the market price
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
4208 Posts |
Its real, its not worth 25 euros. You can find them for sale for cheaper occasionally - I saw one of this type (full circle) for £10 with postage once. The issues is that they dont come up for sale so often.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Thanks ben, I will be patient then! Celtics are completely new for me
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
I don't know them well enough to judge the price, but I did buy one potin from a cgbfr.com auction for what seems to be a good price. http://www.cgbfr.com/boutique,gauloises.html has over 4000 Celtic potins in their shop, look there for comps. And vcoins. At a glance, the shop prices on cgbfr.com may be high (or not, hard to judge) but I got a much better deal through one of their regular auctions, so check those out too. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Thank you tif, I'm sure I can find an interedting celtic over there!
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
1204 Posts |
Thanks all for the good advice to be patient. Just bought this one for just 15 euro's incl shipping, in much better state! Im happy with this purchase, my first celtic!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Wonderful! Glad you waited. Today in the 51 Gallery auction there were 40 Celtic coins, some spectacular. Most sold for far more than estimate although some didn't sell. http://www.sixbid.com/browse.html?a...tegory=22189One of these days I'm going to start learning more about them. That may be a dangerous day :D |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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Oh I like that. Much nicer than the first one you looked at. Definitely a keeper.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Wow spectacular coins indeed, unfortunatly out of my range ;-)
Haha beware
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Valued Member
United States
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Nice potin! I'd be happy with the purchase too. Anyone interested in these can find a little background at Ancient Imports - A Brief Introduction to Celtic Potins of Gaul.  |
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Posted 12/05/2013 3:57 pm
