Please could someone value this silver spitzgroschen 1486 [solved]

Hi I’d like to thank Zac for helping in identifying this coin.

This is a spitzgroschen 1486. 1.7g silver. 22mm diameter

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces80029.html
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces108460.html

I would like to know how much this is worth please?

thank you very much!

https://www.coinarchives.com/w/results.php?search=Spitzgroschen+%09+&s=0&results=100

Did you clean the coin chemically after finding? There appears to be no trace of patina in the photo. If so, it has lost half or more of its value.

Quote: "Mariusz"​https://www.coinarchives.com/w/results.php?search=Spitzgroschen+%09+&s=0&results=100
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​Did you clean the coin chemically after finding? There appears to be no trace of patina in the photo. If so, it has lost half or more of its value.

​Hi thanks for the response!

I have cleaned it yes. I realize I shouldn’t have done that, should I want to sell to an enthusiast.

Usually I keep these and that’s how I like them. Out of interest. Could you estimate the value of this coin before and after cleaning?

many thanks!

First ...
Your coin is dated 1478, not 1486.

Second ...
Here is a sale of a 1478 from 2015 which realized 85 euros: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?lot=1629&p=lot&sid=1049.
...and one from a few months ago that sold for $114 U.S. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/civitas_galleries/33/product/germany_saxony_duchy_and_elector_spitzgroschen_1478_ef/1043325/Default.aspx
Your coin has sharper details than either of these, BUT there is some minor damage at one location at the edge, and of course there is the cleaning.

Finally ...
There is a strong market for dated coins from before 1500, and I doubt this will change any time soon (supply is fixed, and in my opinion, demand is unlikely to drop). I have some in my collection that have been cleaned like yours; in my opinion there will always be a market for your coin if you decide to sell it, and this is helped by your coin being in a pretty nice grade, though as pointed out by mariusz, the way it has been cleaned it looks highly unnatural.

Taking all those factors into account, I am guessing you've still got a coin worth in the vicinity of 75-100 euro.

Quote: "tdziemia"​First ...
​Your coin is dated 1478, not 1486.
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​Second ...
​Here is a sale of a 1478 from 2015 which realized 85 euros: https://www.numisbids.com/n.php?lot=1629&p=lot&sid=1049.
​...and one from a few months ago that sold for $114 U.S. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/civitas_galleries/33/product/germany_saxony_duchy_and_elector_spitzgroschen_1478_ef/1043325/Default.aspx
​Your coin has sharper details than either of these, BUT there is some minor damage at one location at the edge, and of course there is the cleaning.
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​Finally ...
​There is a strong market for dated coins from before 1500, and I doubt this will change any time soon (supply is fixed, and in my opinion, demand is unlikely to drop). I have some in my collection that have been cleaned like yours; in my opinion there will always be a market for your coin if you decide to sell it, and this is helped by your coin being in a pretty nice grade, though as pointed out by mariusz, the way it has been cleaned it looks highly unnatural.
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​Taking all those factors into account, I am guessing you've still got a coin worth in the vicinity of 75-100 euro.

​Thats a fantastic detailed response. Appreciate that very much.

Normally I become attached to these coins, as each is unique, but as I’ve found a couple, I've considered selling some. From now on I know I really shouldn’t clean them certainly.

I am now aware after looking into this a bit more and have realized this is quite a decent grade, so as far as attaining max value, it’s a shame I did clean it.

But I am content and encouraged to know the real value of this coin. Plus the extra details you have shared.

This was the comment I was hoping for. Thank you very much for taking the time to provide it. I wish I could repay your effort.

I am now a member here, also imagine I’ll be popping by again in the future to garner some information.

This site and the contributors are excellent. I thank you once again! Have a great day.

Jansen.