How much can you sell a 1-ounce gold coin for this May?

Before you sell your gold coins, make sure you know what a good price is in the current market landscape. SimpleImages/Getty Images The best time to sell gold is rarely obvious given the precious metal's penchant for price volatility, and right now, that ambiguity is especially pronounced. Over the past year and a half, gold has rewritten its own record books , crossing the $3,000-per-ounce mark in 2025, blowing past $4,000 not long after, and making history earlier this year when prices …