Sooner or later, every numismatist faces the question of where and how it is more profitable to sell or buy a coin. Of course, the easiest way is to go to the market, to the numismatic store or to the places where collectors gather. But this was true 20 years ago - today auctions are leading, including those held on the Internet.
Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted a study and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.
Coin store "IMPERIAL"
It all started in 2001, when the first full-fledged printed catalog of coins with prices appeared, released by the Konros publishing house. At the same time, the auction house was going to start developing its own Internet site, but at first it remained not particularly visited for a long time. At that time, the first large Russian Internet trading platform molotok.ru (now closed) ruled the Internet. Finally, by the end of 2002, after a series of weekly online auctions, https://auction.conros.ru/ became a truly sought-after and popular resource among numismatists.
Today, all coins offered by Konros as lots, and after the sale, go to the new owner with a guarantee of authenticity from the trading house. Today, this Internet resource gathers about 2500-3000 unique Internet users every day, which indicates its relevance and popularity.
To participate in the auction, you need to register, indicating the exact postal address with an index and a contact phone number, after checking the data, you will be given the opportunity to bid on the current auction. The commission from the buyer is 10-15% of the price of the lot at the end of the auction, the seller is charged 15% of the sale price of the lot. In addition to weekly Internet auctions, Konros also conducts monthly and semi-annual (the latter are held in St. Petersburg) auctions.
Auction «Wolmar»
It offers 2 types of auctions: VIP - for investment, rare, collectible coins, as well as awards and medals (the cost of the lot is over 1000 rubles). For inexpensive coins of different countries and periods, Standard auctions are organized. In both cases both the seller and the buyer are charged a commission of 10%. You can also sell antiques here - separate auctions are organized for this.
Auction "Efimok"
Volmar's main rival is also operating since 2006.
He held more than 180 auctions, to participate in the auction you need to be over 18 years old and pre-register on the website www.efimok.ru, be sure to indicate a contact phone number and postal address. The final price of the lot includes the cost, commission (10%) and postage.
Auction "Hermes"
Working on the Internet since 2010 and very well established among numismatists.
Auction "Numismatist"
Internet project www.numismat.ru also holds auctions for more than 90 times.
Here they accept materials for bidding 2.5 months before they are held, after which a very high-quality color catalog of lots is prepared. The commission is 15% of the total cost of the lot reached as a result of the auction. You can also sell medals here.
Auction «NumizRus»
The price of the lot includes the maximum bid, commission (10%) and shipping costs. You can pay and pick up the won lot at the Moscow office. Delivery is carried out only on the territory of the Russian Federation. Lots are sent to the buyer after 100% prepayment, and the costs of transferring money for the purchased lots are borne by the buyer.
Auction «RusNumismat»
Also, auctions, and not only on the Internet, are held by LLC " Russian Numismatic House» (www.rusnumismat.ru) - not only coins, desktop medals and banknotes are put up for sale, but also awards, antiques and old and rare books.
More than 40 auctions have already been held, for participation in which you need to go through a free registration and pay a commission fee based on the results of the auction - it is 5-10 percent and is charged both from the buyer and from the seller.
Good old "Molotok" (now closed)
A popular trading platform that also exhibits collectibles (coins, medals, bonds) is molotok.ru.
This is one of the very first and largest online trading platforms, which began its activities back in 2000. However, despite the huge popularity, here the risk of running into a fake is higher than that of highly specialized sites.
Other auctions
In addition, it is worth mentioning that many large Internet resources for numismatists, in addition to those indicated, also have their own shops and coin auctions - these are Russian Coin, the newspaper Treasure Detector and Gold Miner, and others.
Among the “live” (outside the Internet) auctions from the house “Alexander”, the company “Coins and Medals”, the company “Gelos” can be noted - they are held both in Russia (the first two) and in Europe (“Gelos”).
The most famous in the USA are Dmitry Markov's auctions("Markov"), held annually in early January - it is here that the prices for Russian coins for the whole year are determined. By the way, they usually coincide with one of the main events in the world of numismatics - the International Numismatic Show, held in New York.
Today, unlike in the 80s or 90s of the last century, buying or selling a coin is not a problem. Abroad, almost every numismatic store has its own auction, and today Russian portals have picked up this trend, which indicates the active development of the coin business in the country. If you want to sell coins yourself, then watch the video tutorial on how to do it.
It is profitable to sell coins today, using all the advantages of the Internet. Unlike traditional ways of selling valuable cash coins, the World Wide Web allows you to do all the work without dubious dealers, unscrupulous buyers and other possible risks. The largest domestic auction of coins "Volmar" offers all interested parties the best conditions for the purchase and sale of coins of modern and ancient Russia.
As a rule, it is possible to sell a valuable numismatic coin via the Internet for a little more than its real catalog value. For each supplier, the benefits of participating in our auctions are a clear time saving, fast and guaranteed sale of the product. Coin collectors, in turn, prefer to use our services because we only auction coins that have passed rigorous authentication.
Where and where can I sell collectible coins?
With our help, you can sell coins of historical significance and collectible value. All that is required is to follow the established rules. We are ready to provide maximum convenience when participating in the auction and a guarantee of security, in turn, the deliverer undertakes to pay a commission to the organizers of the auction in a small amount - 5-10% of the sale price.
Thousands of wealthy collectors who wish to purchase your rarity have access to our auction. Before a coin is put up for auction, it is evaluated by qualified experts, the degree of integrity and safety of its appearance is revealed.
Coin collecting and numismatics are very similar concepts that have some differences. The second definition characterizes the science that studies the coinage of metallic money and the history of monetary circulation in various countries.
Collecting can be very different. This is a collection of coins, which is based on the selection of any signs that they possess. Samples that are made of unique materials, have exclusive technology, are dedicated to a memorable event or have significant historical value have long been valued.
The community of collectors is people united by common interests and lifestyle. The global network reduces distances. An online coin auction is a place where you can meet like-minded people, interesting, informative information and, of course, a large number of unique and high-quality items.
Auction.ru is an online auction of coins and other antiques, which is happy to welcome every visitor, regardless of the purpose of his visit. The functionality that our site is equipped with allows both online sale of coins at an auction and the study of a high-quality and comprehensively developed numismatic catalog of coins.
Our auction of collectibles offers great opportunities for all visitors. Go to the section you are interested in and see for yourself!
Numismatic coin site - a virtual study of real specimens!
Each collector joined the collection of coins in his own way. Someone was a treasure hunter, someone grabbed a few copies from a trip, and someone found something interesting in the money that is in circulation.But they all have one thing in common - the desire to explore and learn something new. Auctions for the sale of coins is a real opportunity to quickly and easily acquire new exhibits of the collection without leaving home.
The catalog with which our coin auction is equipped provides all the information that a potential buyer may need. High-quality and detailed photos, detailed and detailed description, price tag and bidding time - this will help you evaluate your chances of purchasing and decide which sample you are most interested in.
How to find out the value of numismatic coins?
Auction.ru is an electronic auction platform that opens up wide opportunities for everyone who wants to learn something new, place their own samples or find missing copies.The virtual numismatic coin auction works just like the real one. Everyone has the opportunity to place their own offer here or participate in other auctions.
To find out the cost of a copy, go to the tab dedicated to a specific sale. In it you will find everything - from photos and descriptions, to prices and rates.
Having become the owner of old coins - having found them at home or having inherited them - the owner asks himself: where and how can this wealth be turned into real banknotes? The most convenient, simple and safe way is to sell them through online auctions, a large number of which have recently been operating online. It is advisable to consider this process in more detail and take into account a few tips from experienced numismatists.
Features of the sale of coins through auctions on the Internet
Currently, through any search engine, you can find a lot of auctions of numismatic values. However, it is desirable to trade within proven and well-known sites, such as Russian coin, Volmar, Coins and Medals, Efimok and etc.
It is important to remember that auctions differ in a number of ways:
- Firstly, there are platforms for selling expensive and cheap coins;
- Secondly, the commission of each of these intermediaries is set individually;
- Thirdly, there are auctions that operate exclusively in Russia, and there are those that cover the countries of Europe, the USA, Canada, Southeast Asia, etc.
The coin holder himself can find out in advance its real value through special catalogs or by contacting appraisers. The price is affected by the rarity and condition of the coin.
How coins are sold through an online auction: procedure
Member registration
In order to put their valuables up for auction, their owner, first of all, will have to register on the site. The form indicates the full name, postal data, email and phone number, address of residence. This information will be available only to the user and organizers of the auction.
Transfer of coins
Initially, the owner can send a photo and description of his coin to the appraisers of the auction: they will determine its real value, as well as the opportunity to participate in the auction.
After that, the value is carefully packed and sent to the auction organizers in a convenient way:
- Post of Russia (package class 1). Such a parcel will need to be insured (the cost of the service is 4% of the price of the cargo);
- Courier service (EMS Russian Post or SPSR-express).
In some cases, auctions specify the method by which the coin should be sent. It is extremely important to keep the receipt from the post office or courier service when sending.
Participation in the auction
The evaluators of the organizers of the auction set the initial price of the coin and put it up for auction. The auction can last from several days to several weeks. This process looks like this:
- Registered users go to the lot page and place bids;
- At the specified time, the auction closes and the deal is concluded with the highest bidder.
Receipt of proceeds
As soon as the coin is sold, the organizers of the auction contact the seller and discuss with him the issue of transferring money to him. After that, the amount is transferred to a bank account or sent by money transfer. The percentage of the commission that the organizers of the auction take from the proceeds is automatically deducted from the total amount of the auction.
Sooner or later, every numismatist faces the question of where and how it is more profitable to sell or buy a coin. Of course, the easiest way is to go to the market, to the numismatic store or to the places where collectors gather. But this was true 20 years ago - today auctions are leading, including those held on the Internet.
Of course, in this case (as in any other) there may be a risk of buying a fake, so we conducted a study and prepared a review of the most famous and reputable auctions.
Coin store "IMPERIAL"
It all started in 2001, when the first full-fledged printed catalog of coins with prices appeared, released by the Konros publishing house. At the same time, the auction house was going to start developing its own Internet site, but at first it remained not particularly visited for a long time. At that time, the first large Russian Internet trading platform molotok.ru (now closed) ruled the Internet. Finally, by the end of 2002, after a series of weekly online auctions, https://auction.conros.ru/ became a truly sought-after and popular resource among numismatists.
Today, all coins offered by Konros as lots, and after the sale, go to the new owner with a guarantee of authenticity from the trading house. Today, this Internet resource gathers about 2500-3000 unique Internet users every day, which indicates its relevance and popularity.
To participate in the auction, you need to register, indicating the exact postal address with an index and a contact phone number, after checking the data, you will be given the opportunity to bid on the current auction. The commission from the buyer is 10-15% of the price of the lot at the end of the auction, the seller is charged 15% of the sale price of the lot. In addition to weekly Internet auctions, Konros also conducts monthly and semi-annual (the latter are held in St. Petersburg) auctions.
Auction «Wolmar»
It offers 2 types of auctions: VIP - for investment, rare, collectible coins, as well as awards and medals (the cost of the lot is over 1000 rubles). For inexpensive coins of different countries and periods, Standard auctions are organized. In both cases both the seller and the buyer are charged a commission of 10%. You can also sell antiques here - separate auctions are organized for this.
Auction "Efimok"
Volmar's main rival is also operating since 2006.
He held more than 180 auctions, to participate in the auction you need to be over 18 years old and pre-register on the website www.efimok.ru, be sure to indicate a contact phone number and postal address. The final price of the lot includes the cost, commission (10%) and postage.
Auction "Hermes"
Working on the Internet since 2010 and very well established among numismatists.
Auction "Numismatist"
Internet project www.numismat.ru also holds auctions for more than 90 times.
Here they accept materials for bidding 2.5 months before they are held, after which a very high-quality color catalog of lots is prepared. The commission is 15% of the total cost of the lot reached as a result of the auction. You can also sell medals here.
Auction «NumizRus»
The price of the lot includes the maximum bid, commission (10%) and shipping costs. You can pay and pick up the won lot at the Moscow office. Delivery is carried out only on the territory of the Russian Federation. Lots are sent to the buyer after 100% prepayment, and the costs of transferring money for the purchased lots are borne by the buyer.
Auction «RusNumismat»
Also, auctions, and not only on the Internet, are held by LLC " Russian Numismatic House» (www.rusnumismat.ru) - not only coins, desktop medals and banknotes are put up for sale, but also awards, antiques and old and rare books.
More than 40 auctions have already been held, for participation in which you need to go through a free registration and pay a commission fee based on the results of the auction - it is 5-10 percent and is charged both from the buyer and from the seller.
Good old "Molotok" (now closed)
A popular trading platform that also exhibits collectibles (coins, medals, bonds) is molotok.ru.
This is one of the very first and largest online trading platforms, which began its activities back in 2000. However, despite the huge popularity, here the risk of running into a fake is higher than that of highly specialized sites.
Other auctions
In addition, it is worth mentioning that many large Internet resources for numismatists, in addition to those indicated, also have their own shops and coin auctions - these are Russian Coin, the newspaper Treasure Detector and Gold Miner, and others.
Among the “live” (outside the Internet) auctions from the house “Alexander”, the company “Coins and Medals”, the company “Gelos” can be noted - they are held both in Russia (the first two) and in Europe (“Gelos”).
The most famous in the USA are Dmitry Markov's auctions("Markov"), held annually in early January - it is here that the prices for Russian coins for the whole year are determined. By the way, they usually coincide with one of the main events in the world of numismatics - the International Numismatic Show, held in New York.
Today, unlike in the 80s or 90s of the last century, buying or selling a coin is not a problem. Abroad, almost every numismatic store has its own auction, and today Russian portals have picked up this trend, which indicates the active development of the coin business in the country. If you want to sell coins yourself, then watch the video tutorial on how to do it.
