Your coins valued by a numismatist, in Cagnes-sur-Mer
Inherited a tin of francs, a few gold coins or a set of commemorative euros? In our shop in Cagnes-sur-Mer, a numismatist identifies each coin in front of you: type, year, mint, condition. If you decide to sell, you get a written offer there and then.
- Free valuation, no obligation
- Mon – Sat, 9 am – 7 pm
- Payment by bank transfer or cheque
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Which coins do you have?
By origin, period or metal: each page presents the coin types, their history and their characteristics. These catalogue pages are in French.
Gold coins
Rooster Marianne, Génie, Cérès, 10 and 50 francs: French gold coins.
Explore (in French)
Silver coins
Semeuse, Turin, Hercules, Panthéon 100 francs: the silver of the 20th century.
Explore (in French)
French coins
From 5 francs écus to the euros of the Paris Mint, by way of the franc.
Explore (in French)
Foreign coins
Lire, pesos, dollars: what else turns up at the back of the drawer.
Explore (in French)
Modern coins
New francs, rare francs, sought-after 2 euro coins, gold and silver euros.
Explore (in French)
Ancient coins
Greek, Gaulish and Roman: the coins of Antiquity.
Explore (in French)Card photos: Paris Musées / musée Carnavalet, CC0; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, CC0; National Numismatic Collection (Smithsonian), public domain; Choloepus, public domain; American Numismatic Society, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons, cut out on a black background. Photo credits
How a valuation works
- You bring your coinsAs they are, without cleaning them: cleaning can take a lot of value away from a collector coin.
- We examine them in front of youExamination under a loupe, weighing on precision scales, magnet test or touchstone test if needed. We identify each coin, its year and its condition.
- We make you an offerIt is based on the day's spot price, minus transaction costs and margin; for a rare coin, a premium may be added. It is always stated before the sale.
- You decideYou sell everything, part or nothing. If you sell: a written contract, payment by bank transfer or cheque.
Coin pages in English
| Coin | Country | Years | Metal and fineness | Fine metal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 20 francs Rooster (Coq Marianne) | France | 1899-1914 | Gold, 900‰ | 5.806 g |
| Silver 10 francs Hercule (1965-1973) | France | 1965-1973 | Silver, 900‰ | 22.5 g |
| Silver 100 francs: Panthéon and commemoratives | France | 1982-2001 | Silver, 900‰ | 13.5 g |
| Silver 5 francs Semeuse (1960-1969) | France | 1960-1969 | Silver, 835‰ | 10.02 g |
| Napoleon III 20 francs gold coin (1853-1870) | France | 1853-1870 | Gold, 900‰ | 5.806 g |
A coast without a mint, drawers full of francs
No French coin was ever struck on the Côte d'Azur. Until 1860, the river Var separated France from the County of Nice, which belonged to the Kingdom of Sardinia: on the far bank, people counted in lire. Cagnes was already French.
What families in Cagnes-sur-Mer and the surrounding towns usually bring in today are 20th-century francs: Semeuse, Turin, Hercules, commemorative 100 francs, and now and then coins from Monaco mixed in with them. This site helps you tell them apart, year by year.
We also sell coins
Investment gold coins and collector coins are available in the shop. Ask us what we have in stock before you come: 06 34 87 40 79.
Frequently asked questions
Is the valuation free?
Yes. The valuation is free and commits you to nothing: you leave with your coins if the offer does not suit you.
Do I need an appointment?
No, the shop is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm. For a large collection, a call to 06 34 87 40 79 lets us set aside the time needed.
How is the price of my coins set?
For common gold and silver coins, the price is based on the day's spot price, minus transaction costs and margin. For a rare coin or one in very fine condition, a premium may be added; it is always stated before the sale.
How am I paid?
By bank transfer (instant) or by cheque, when the contract is signed. Purchases are paid by cheque or bank transfer, never in cash.
What should I bring?
Your coins, uncleaned, and a valid ID. Sellers must be 18 or over.
Can I change my mind after the sale?
Yes: you have a 48-hour withdrawal period (Article L224-99 of the French Consumer Code), except for investment gold.