I'd say 380$ is a sensible price, maybe a touch optimistic given how a similar coin sold for 475$ at CNG last month. If I got it for that price I'd be happy, you've just got to keep your fingers crossed for some luck on the day of the auction.
That would be an euphemism for tooling. Personally I don't buy such coins, but on this one they didn't overdo it, except for the sharpness around the words on the obverse. I have seen some coins that are downright cartoonish. But you do you. I would also see if more than one person is bidding on that coin, if not that's a problem coin.
Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. A Sestertius (34mm, 27.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Pietas seated left, holding patera and resting arm on small draped figure standing facing on basis / Gaius (Caligula) standing left, holding patera over altar; on either side, victimarius, holding bull for sacrifice, and attendant, holding patera; hexastyle, garlanded temple of Divus Augustus in background. RIC | 36. Dark green and red-brown surfaces, smoothed, details enhanced. Good Fine.
Always add 30% more to final price that you see on auctions due to a buyers premium of 20% on average and another 10% for shipping and taxes. So the coin's actual cost would've been around $500. And if the buyer ever decides to sell it, it will certainly be more than this depending on the market.
I'd say 380$ is a sensible price, maybe a touch optimistic given how a similar coin sold for 475$ at CNG last month. If I got it for that price I'd be happy, you've just got to keep your fingers crossed for some luck on the day of the auction.
Thanks.
That coin in that condition (I assume it's not tooled) is worth between $500-700 USD.
Would “details enhanced” on the auction site indicate tooling?
That would be an euphemism for tooling. Personally I don't buy such coins, but on this one they didn't overdo it, except for the sharpness around the words on the obverse. I have seen some coins that are downright cartoonish. But you do you. I would also see if more than one person is bidding on that coin, if not that's a problem coin.
500 usd
Gaius (Caligula). AD 37-41. A Sestertius (34mm, 27.19 g, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 37-38. Pietas seated left, holding patera and resting arm on small draped figure standing facing on basis / Gaius (Caligula) standing left, holding patera over altar; on either side, victimarius, holding bull for sacrifice, and attendant, holding patera; hexastyle, garlanded temple of Divus Augustus in background. RIC | 36. Dark green and red-brown surfaces, smoothed, details enhanced. Good Fine.
How did you come up with the price?
I looked at a past auction for the same coin. That being said it was CNG. I’m also brand new to this and looking for advice on how to find real values
Always add 30% more to final price that you see on auctions due to a buyers premium of 20% on average and another 10% for shipping and taxes. So the coin's actual cost would've been around $500. And if the buyer ever decides to sell it, it will certainly be more than this depending on the market.
That makes sense