Sell your Louis d’or

The gold Louis is certainly the most famous French coin. It was struck with the effigy of the 4 kings of France: Louis XIII, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI. These pieces are popular with collectors or people wishing to invest in physical gold.

Know the value of a gold Louis

There are 3 categories of Louis d’or:

• the half Louis d’or

• the Louis d’or
  

• the double Louis d’or

Each of these coins has its own value.

Be careful not to confuse the Louis d’or with a 20-franc coin, also called Napoleon, which was minted from 1803 until the First World War. The Louis d’or and the Napoleon are very similar, however they do not have the same value nor rarity. Indeed, the Louis d’or has a much greater historical value than the Napoleon. Coins from the time of Louis XIII and Louis XIV are the most sought after by numismatists, as they are rarer and are also the most expensive.

To get the most out of the coin, it should have as few scratches as possible. However, when selling a gold coin, it is important not to clean it and to keep its original patina, otherwise it could lose its resale value.

Depending on its condition, its date, its category as well as supply and demand, the value of a Louis d’or can vary from 250 euros to more than 10,000 euros for the rarest models.

Sell coins other than a Louis d’or

The sale of a gold coin must be done in a serious establishment and by a professional who will know how to evaluate your coin according to his experience and his quotation. It is important to know your coin before making a sale. Some are very similar, but do not have the same value. For example, the 10 US dollar coin does not have the same price depending on whether it represents an Indian (around €1000) or Liberty (around €800), and depending on its condition, its date and mint mark, its price can vary by a factor of more than thirty.

Among the most highly rated pieces, you will find:

• The Krugerrand is a gold coin from South Africa (its quotation varies around 1800 €)

• The Napoleon, minted in France between 1803 and 1915, costs around €350
  

• The Mexican 50 peso coin minted between 1821 and 1947 is listed at around €2,200

• The Vreneli is a 20 Swiss franc coin minted between 1883 and 1949, it costs around 350 €

So, check your drawers, you might find a treasure there!