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How to professionally grade coins?
Hi,
I was wandering if anyone has any advice about grading coins. I use the British Grading System if that makes a difference.
I know the basics about grading (Fine Very Fine etc.) but was wandering if anyone has anymore advice when grading a coin.
Thanks for reading.
The grading systems used in the U.S and the UK are different. Your best bet is ti get a grading book or talk to a few coin dealers.Here in the states most collectors put to much stress on grade and not enough on eye appeal or historic value. I could care less about the grade as long as I like it and of course the price was fair. There are a lot of grading books available here to help us, they come out with new ones all the time. The newer ones with color photos of the different grades for each series is a great help. Not all U.S. or UK coins wear the same or are struck the same. But I can do here.
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 Canada 1923 Five Cents very fine to extra fine coin  US $.99
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 ONE 1897 SWITZERLAND 10 RAPPEN COIN - VERY FINE (44) US $2.99
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 1939 Lincoln cent - fine - very nice Coin US $.01
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 FINLAND 5 PENNIA 1896 VERY FINE COIN US $6.99
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 AUSTRALIA 6 PENCE 1936 VERY FINE SILVER COIN US $.99
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 JAPAN 10 SEN VERY FINE SILVER JAPANESE COIN US $3.99
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 JAPAN 10 SEN VERY FINE SILVER JAPANESE COIN US $.99
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 1878-CC $1 DOLLAR MORGAN SILVER COIN ~VERY FINE ~VF~ US $60.57
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 CHUR SWITZERLAND BLUZCER 1723 VERY FINE SWISS COIN US $9.99
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 SWITZERLAND CHUR 1 KREUZER 1740 VERY FINE SWISS COIN US $99.99
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 PORTUGAL 3 REIS 1699 VERY FINE PORTUGUESE COIN US $49.99
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 SWITZERLAND GENEVA 6 DENIERS 1776 VERY FINE SWISS COIN US $10.49
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 SWITZERLAND CHUR BLUZCER 1710 VERY FINE SWISS COIN US $9.99
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 1909-S U.S. Indian Cent Penny Coin Very Fine +++ US $600.00
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 1899 CANADA 5 CENT SILVER COIN - A PLEASING VERY FINE US $1.25
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 Egypt 5 Qirsh 1910-H Very Fine + Silver Coin US $9.99
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 SWEDEN 10 ORE 1899 VERY FINE SILVER SWEDISH COIN US $4.99
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 ROMAN coin Maxentius 306-312 A.D. VERY FINE old & NEAT US $9.99
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 Very Fine Lot Three Ancient Greek Coins With M Marks US $40.00
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 Very Fine Lot of Two Ancient Greek Coins With Portraits US $30.00
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 1940-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1940-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1940-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1942-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1942-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1942-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 1945-P&D&S-Lincoln Cents 3 Coins Very Fine or better US $.69
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 L@@K 1903 Indian Head Penny Very Fine Coin FULL LIBERTY US $1.51
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 1917 LINCOLN WHEAT CENT, NICE COIN VERY FINE+ DETAILS US $5.85
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 1926-D LINCOLN WHEAT CENT, NICE COIN VERY FINE DETAILS US $4.25
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 1937 MEXICO 1 CENTAVO COPPER COIN,NICE VERY FINE DETAIL US $3.35
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 1920-D BUFFALO NICKEL!! EXCELLENT COIN!! VERY FINE+ US $12.88
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 All 8 Nazi Coins WWII with swastika Germany - Very fine US $29.00
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 Italy 1867H 10 centisimi coin in very fine condition US $.99
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 1873 FRANCE 10 CENTIMES COIN - VERY FINE GRADE US $1.52
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 SPAIN 1870-OM 10 centimos coin near very fine US $.99
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 1866 United State 3 cent coin rare and very fine,,look US $24.99
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 1925 and 1926 Peace Dollars very fine coins US $14.28
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 1936 LITHUANA 10 LITU SILVER COIN/VERY FINE CONDITION US $14.99
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 1895 O MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE VERY FINE NICE COIN US $149.99
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 Bolivia 4 Sols 1854-MJ Very Fine Silver Coin US $39.99
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 1847-O Liberty $2.50 Gold coin ~ Sharp Very Fine + ~ US $169.50
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 1899-S Liberty $5.00 gold coin ~ Very Fine ~ US $152.50
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 1906 Indian Head Cent VERY FINE Bronze COIN Penny VF US $3.50
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 1878 S SILVER TRADE DOLLAR - VINTAGE COIN - VERY FINE US $89.00
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 L@@K 1908 Indian Head Penny Very Fine Coin FULL LIBERTY US $1.94
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 HOLY LAND VERY FINE 4 OLD ISRAEL COINS JUDAICA US $.99
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 Italy Lombardy-Venitia 1822V 1 centesimo coin very fine US $.99
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 NORWAY 1876 2 ore coin very fine condition US $.99
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 Hong Kong 1981 5 Dollar very fine lettered edge coin US $.99
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 Lot of 9 late roman bronze coins; Very Fine US $11.50
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 1858 VERY FINE FLYING EAGLE SMALL ONE CENT COIN VF US $4.12 |
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Silver Coin Unc
Silver Coin Unc
Grade of the coin is what tells us about the quality of a coin. That is, how worn out a coin is or how good a condition is the coin in. Grading has nothing to do with the rarity or antiquity of a coin. Grading is essentially an art, which means that there is no standard or precise demarcation between the different grades, just a general guideline. Grading is done on an intuitive, judgmental basis, and grading done by two individuals may well differ. There is not even a standard accepted set of grades, but again some loosely defined grades with loose ends open for interpretation. I am putting up a list of grades, starting from the poorest, which in my opinion are the basic grades and are used in the terminology 90% of the time:
1)B ASAL STATE: This type of coin is completely worn out and is barely recognizable to be a coin. No date, no features,no nothing can be seen. This is also rarely found and its value is the lowest.
2) POOR(PO): A little of the features are visible but again, very poor quality.
3) FAIR: With fair coins, you can see enough of the design and inscriptions to determine the coin's type - The coin above is an Edward VII florin. Depending upon the type of wear, the date may or may not be visible. The term "Fair" is sometimes also used to describe coins which are less worn than the coin above, but exhibit serious faults. Other examples of damaged coins include those that are bent, severely discoloured, rusty etc.
4) ABOUT GOOD/ALMOST GOOD(AG): Outlined design. Parts of date and legend worn smooth.This is a used up coin. You should be able to make out the date (possibly with some effort). Often, only parts of the last two digits will be visible.
5) GOOD(G): Outlined design. Parts of date and legend worn smooth. A good coin is heavily worn and shows little or no detail, but its design and legend are visible though faint in spots, and its date is legible.
6) VERY GOOD(VG): The design and legends of VG coins display little or none of the fuzziness of Good coins, yet the coins still fail to exhibit much detail.
7) FINE(F): Fine coins show some detail, and the main elements of their design appear clear and bold. Moderate to heavy even wear.
VERY FINE(VF): On Very Fine coins, all major features are sharp, but evidence of wear is apparent on the higher surfaces of the coin, and some fine detail will be worn or absent.
EXTREMELY FINE(EF/XF): Very light wear on only the highest points.Extremely Fine coins show evidence of handling on only their highest points. If you examine the above coin closely, you will find that some strands of hair appear flat in areas. EF coins that have suffered from little exposure to the elements and managed to retain most of their original mint lustre are often referred to as "Lustrous EF".
9) UNCIRCULATED(UNC): Uncirculated coins exhibit no wear at all, though small marks may be apparent as a result of contact with other coins at the mint and during transportation/packaging. These small marks are referred to as "bag marks" (BM). Coins which retain 100% of their original detail but show evidence of handling or minimal wear can be referred to as "AU" (about/almost uncirculated).
10) BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED(BU): Uncirculated coins with full original mint lustre are referred to as "Brilliant Uncirculated". The golden £ 5, minted in 1988. A brilliant uncirculated coin should not show smudge marks even under a 30-point microscope, and is having proof-like characteristics. This one had a price tag of £525, and the bullion version released had a price of £325. So the buyers may have felt cheated as they bought this for more than double its cost in gold. The same coin released in 2008 has a price of euro 1390.
11) PROOF: This is the coin of the highest quality. It is minted under stringent quality norms and strict supervision. The metal for the coin is first carefully selected in which the selection % is barely 20%. Then it is struck at least twice with polished dies to produce an absolute mirror-like surface. You can easily see the reflection of the foreground in this 100 rupee coin.50% of this coin is silver. These Proof Coins also have an easily identifiable mint mark. This one had 'M' symbol on its reverse. Proof here is used as it is in waterproof and bulletproof, because this coin is proof of dust, smudge or bag marks and even the slightest wear and tear. Even its handling is done much more carefully as compared to an uncirculated coin and there is no chance of this coin getting wear and tear before reaching its intended recipient.
You can get to know about grading in a better way at my blog when you see the pictures of the different graded coins, and you can also see my collection here: http://kulraj-the-numismatist.blogspot.com/
1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent - Amazing Red Gem Unc. - Coin Video
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 KOALA SILVER PROOF COIN UNC. 2007 1OZ 999 SILVER US $36.50
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 1879-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU UNC - Beautiful Coin US $29.95
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 1880-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU UNC - Beautiful Coin US $31.00
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 1883-P Morgan Silver Dollar BU UNC - Beautiful Coin US $29.95
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 1960 P Roosevelt Dime 90% Silver Bullion Unc. Coin US $1.25
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 1963 P Roosevelt Dime 90% Silver Bullion Unc. Coin US $1.25
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 1961 P Roosevelt Dime 90% Silver Bullion Unc. Coin US $1.25
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 1952 MACAU "$1 PATACA" SILVER Coin GEM UNC rare ! US $19.99
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 2009 Abraham Lincoln Unc Silver Dollar-Phila $1 Coin US $50.00
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 2008 Bald Eagle BU-Unc Silver Dollar ($1) Coin - Phila US $45.00
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 1887-P Morgan SILVER $ AU/UNC BEAUTIFUL OLD COIN US $19.99
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 1999 P $1 "DOLLY MADISON" PROOF & UNC SILVER 2-COIN SET US $65.00
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 FINE MEDAL COIN SILVER&BRONZE BOLIVIA 2009 UNC -LA PAZ US $19.99
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 FINE MEDAL COIN SILVER&BRONZE BOLIVIA 2009 UNC -SUCRE US $19.99
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 Silver Morgan Dollar 1879 S UNC BU US Coin Coinhut1605 US $110.00
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 1944P Netherlands 10 Cents Silver Coin Km163 Almost Unc US $2.50
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 1776-1976 BICENTENNIAL 3-Coin UNC. Set , 40% Silver US $12.50
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 CZECHOSLOVAKIA 4 SILVER coins AU to UNC GREAT LOT!!! US $24.99
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 3 Panama One Balboa Silver Coins 1934, 47 & 53 All Unc. US $54.95
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 1884-O Morgan Silver Dollar BU UNC - Beautiful Coin US $29.95
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 GREAT BRITAIN SHILLING 1937 COIN AU/UNC SILVER US $10.77
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 GREAT BRITAIN 3 PENCE 1940 COIN UNC SILVER US $4.99
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 Islamic Arabic Crown Size Silver Coin Unc. US $21.50
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 1988 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $6.01
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 1988 OLYMPICS SILVER COMMEMORATIVE COIN UNC. US $14.49
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 2003 SILVER BRITTANIA UNC COIN LOT,FIFTY OUNCE, 50 OZS US $1,195.00
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 AUSTRIA 20 KREUZER 1868 COIN UNC SILVER US $14.49
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 7x Singapore 1975-1979 $10 Ten Dollar Silver Coins UNC US $52.89
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 1986 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $9.38
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 2000 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $5.50
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 1990 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $4.69
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 1987 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $3.58
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 1995 Silver American Eagle $1 Coin in UNC Condition!!! US $.99
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 1940 MERCURY DIME MS/BU SILVER GEM US COIN RARE UNC .10 US $1.04
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 1879 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC US $16.51
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 1880 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC $1 US $16.51
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 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar UNC/BU MS?? Stunning Coin US $43.00
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 1881 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC $1 US $17.01
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 1881 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC US $16.51
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 1881 S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC US $16.51
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 1941 MERCURY DIME MS/BU SILVER GEM US COIN RARE UNC .10 US $.99
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 1882 MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC $1 US $1.04
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 1882 S MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC US $14.40
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 1882 O MORGAN SILVER DOLLAR MS/BU GEM US COIN RARE UNC US $27.50
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 Liberty Comm. Silver Half Unc Coin COA '86 Ellis Island US $9.75
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 Liberty Comm. Silver Half Unc Coin COA '86 Ellis Island US $9.75
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 Iran Silver 2000 Dinars coin 1927, km 1104, UNC US $26.00
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 Iran Silver ½ Rial coin 1936, km 1128, UNC, Low Mint US $4.81
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 French Indo China Silver 10 centime coin 1901 km 9 UNC US $2.50
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 3x Western Samoa 1978-1983 Silver Proof & Unc Coins US $12.18
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Proof Mint Set
Proof Mint Set
New Approval of the .9999 Fine Gold Coin
New .9999 fine (24 karat) 1-oz legal tender $50 gold coins will be added to the U.S. Mint's line of gold bullion coins in 2006 when President Bush signs into law a bill that Congress passed in December. The legislation calls for the Mint to have the coins ready to distribute by June 2006, but the coins may be ready before then.
The legislation authorizing the new .9999 fine gold coins was quite specific, mandating the design and even the method of packaging. For the first year of issuance, the coins "shall bear the original designs by James Earle Fraser, 'which appear on the 5-cent coin commonly referred to as the 'Buffalo nickel' or the '1913 Type 1'." This wording, without specifically saying it, calls for the obverse (front) of the coins to carry the famed Indian Head design by Fraser. The reverse will carry the equally-famed buffalo design.
Each Indian Head-Buffalo coin is to be encased in a protective capsule, possibly such as the capsules used by Australia's Perth Mint to protect its .9999 fine gold bullion coins, including the popular limited edition Lunar Series Gold Bullion Coins. The protective cases "shall be readily distinguishable" from the packaging for Proof Coins, which are also authorized by the bill.
For years, proof coins have been individually encapsulated in protective cases. Individually encapsulating bullion coins will be new to the U.S. Mint. The Mint's 22-karat (.9167 fine) American Gold Eagles, which are the world's best-selling gold bullion coins, are packaged twenty to a tube and are not individually encapsulated.
Production of the Indian Head-Buffalo coins will be unlimited, and they will be marketed toward gold investors who prefer .9999 fine (24-karat) gold coins. The U.S. Mint already has the world's best-selling gold bullion coins with its 22-karat (.9176 fine) Gold Eagles. Still, there is a huge market for pure gold coins, and the new Indian Head-Buffalo coins will give the U.S. Mint a product for that market. The Asian and Indian markets clearly prefer pure gold coins, while alloyed gold coins are more popular in the Western World.
Presently, the Royal Canadian Mint's .9999 fine Gold Maple Leafs are the world's best selling pure gold coins. However, the Gold Maple Leafs have fallen into disfavor with investors because of the ease with which they are damaged. To counter this, the Royal Canadian Mint recently introduced new packaging for the 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs.
The new packaging for the 1-oz Gold Maple Leafs will put the coins individually in capsules that are suspended in credit card sizes cards, twenty-five coins to a box. It is too early to gauge market acceptance of the new packaging for the Gold Maple Leafs.
Considering the popularity of the of Indian Head-Buffalo design, the U.S. Mint's new .9999 fine gold coins could provide stiff competition for the Gold Maple Leafs. Fraser's designs proved to be a winner in 2001 when the U.S. Mint produced a limited number of Indian Head-Buffalo $1 silver coins sets. The sets sold out immediately and today carry prices several times their initial offering prices.
The new Indian Head-Buffalo .9999 fine gold coins, however, will not be limited edition, at least not the first year. The bill permits the Mint to "change the maximum number of coins issued" in subsequent years. Further, the bill authorizes the Mint to change the designs on either the obverse or the reverse after the first year's production.
Although the U.S. Mint produces its popular American Gold Eagles in four sizes, 1-oz, 1/2-oz, 1/4-oz, and 1/10-oz, the new Indian Head-Buffalo pure gold coins will be minted in only one size: 1-ounce. With the popular Indian Head and Buffalo designs, the Mint's new .9999 fine gold coins could quickly become favorites with gold coin investors.
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Which US Coin Proof Set to Buy?
Should I buy the United States Mint 2009 Silver Proof Set or just the US Territories Quarter Collection. I really want just the Territories, however, I wonder how much the entire 2009 Silver Proof set will be worth down the road.
silver is the way to go
Death Proof (2007) Closing Chase Scene
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 2009 S US TERRITORY/STATE QUARTER MINT PROOF SET COINS US $10.01
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 2009 S US TERRITORY/STATE QUARTER MINT PROOF SET COINS US $5.50
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 2004S U.S. Mint Clad Proof Set with 11 coins US $18.95
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 2004 S U.S. Mint Silver Proof Set with 11 coins US $29.95
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 1996 MINT PROOF SET plus 1996 UNCIRCULATED COIN SET US $21.26
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 1997 MINT PROOF SET plus 1997 UNCIRCULATED COIN SET US $18.01
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 1994-S US MInt 5 piece Proof Set US $19.95
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 1998 MINT PROOF SET plus 1998 UNCIRCULATED COIN SET US $12.00
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 1993 MINT PROOF SET plus 1993 UNCIRCULATED COIN SET US $4.50
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 1985 10c Spec & 10c Proof removed from mint sets US $5.44
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 2009 S MINT LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET.. US $12.50
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 2009 S MINT LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET.. US $12.01
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 2009 S MINT LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET.. US $11.83
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 2009 S MINT LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET.. US $11.83
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 2009 S MINT LINCOLN CENT PROOF SET.. US $11.83
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 1982 US Mint Proof Set in box US $3.58
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 2003 United States Mint Silver Proof Set w Box and COA US $26.87
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 2x 2000 United States Mint Silver Proof Set w Box & COA US $48.01
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 2005 SILVER PROOF SET 11 COINS w/Box & COA US Mint US $37.49
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 1976 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1976 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1976 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1978 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1978 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1978 United States Mint Proof Set US $7.99
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 1988 United States Mint Proof Set US $5.99
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 1988 United States Mint Proof Set US $5.99
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 U.S. COINS - 2003-S U.S.MINT STATE QUARTER PROOF SET US $12.50
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 PROOF AND MINT SET STORAGE BOXES - BRAND NEW! US $10.95
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 Newfoundland #87P - #97P XF Mint Proof Set US $795.00
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 US COINS 1985 US MINT ORIGINAL PROOF SET 5 COINS w/BOX US $6.95
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 1999s United States Mint Proof Set US $32.50
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 2004 US Mint PROOF SET 11 Coins (1999-2009 S/O @ Mint) US $32.99
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 U.S. MINT'S BICENTENNIAL SILVER PROOF 3 COIN SET US $25.00
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 2009 UNITED STATES MINT PROOF PRESIDENTIAL COINS SET US $21.99
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 2010 U.S.MINT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTERS PROOF SET US $21.95
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 2007 US Mint Silver Proof 14 Coin Set w/COA & All packi US $34.00
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 2005 Westward Journey 6 Coin Nickel Proof Set US Mint US $8.99
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 2001-s US Mint Proof Set 10 coins with COA US $59.99
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 2006 SILVER PROOF SET 10 COINS w/Box & COA US Mint US $35.00
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 2005 SILVER PROOF SET 11 COINS w/Box & COA US Mint US $34.99
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 2007 US Mint Presidential 4 Coin proof Set w/COA & pack US $17.50
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 2009 UNITED STATES MINT PROOF PRESIDENTIAL COINS SET US $21.99
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 2004 US MINT PROOF CLAD SET US $12.50
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 1962 UNOPENED (SEALED BY THE MINT) SILVER PROOF SET US $16.00
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 2010 U.S.MINT AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTERS PROOF SET US $21.95
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 2000 US Silver Proof Mint set w box & COA US $26.05
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 1964 UNOPENED (SEALED BY THE MINT) SILVER PROOF SET US $16.50
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 1963 UNOPENED (SEALED BY THE MINT) SILVER PROOF SET US $15.50
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 1998 United States Mint Mint Premier Silver Proof Set US $18.99
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 US COINS 1971 US MINT ORIGINAL PROOF SET 5 COINS w/BOX US $6.95
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 1964 Proof Set w/original mint contents US $16.75
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Coin Key Date
Coin Key Date
Buying or selling gold coins is directly or indirectly a process for financial investment as well as aesthetic pleasure. Some coins attain hefty premium due to their rarity and quality. The worthiness of gold coin can be measured by the wear and tear and handling of the coin that is present on the coin. Rarity of the coin plays the most important role in increasing the valuation.
Original gold coins were minted as legal tenders by the country governments throughout the world. Before 1930's when the governments were off the gold standards including United States, the production of gold coin was started. Though the gold coins are stated with the value on them, they cost more than the stated value as it contains real gold in it. Gold coins also convey history and arts; all the coins have its own historical values.
$20.00 Gold coin is of size about half dollar coin and weighs one ounce which is standard. It weighs more than the real $20 coin. There are some lesser denominations minted such as $1, $3, $5 and $10. Some foreign coins are also available that are very popular such as British Sovereign that weighs about quarter ounce gold and Franc that is one fifth ounce of gold.
Gold Sovereigns are the most popular amongst the series of gold coins in the world. It weighs about.2354 ounces of gold and size is about same as U.S. nickel. It is being minted since 1489 by the British and it was issued with the portrait of Henry VII. These coins were replaced by Unites and Guineas from 1604 to 1816 but came into existence again in 1817. This time it was issued with the portrait of George III. When United States won its independence George III was the King of England. The era from George III until the present age is considered as Modern Sovereign.
Gold Sovereigns always features the portrait of the ruling king or queen. The coins can be collected with a basic way by considering the monarch. The portraits of George III, George IV, George V, George VI, William IV, Victoria, Edward VII, and Elizabeth are commonly seen on the coins of modern sovereigns. No sovereigns were made with the portraits of Edward VIII as he was ruling King for less than a year.
A special sovereign was designed and made in 1989 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of gold coins. It has the impression of Queen Elizabeth II sitting on her throne. Many gold sovereigns have the reverse design of St George slaying the dragon. Collecting gold sovereigns with the reverse designs can be done easily as these coins do not cost much. There is a mark that indicates the country of manufacture of the sovereign. This mark is a small letter that is embossed beneath the portrait or on the reverse side of the coin such as 'S' stands for Sydney, 'M' for Melbourne, 'C' for Canada, 'I' for India, 'SA' for South Africa. If a coin is without any mint mark then it states that it is manufactured in London. Since 1932 all the sovereigns are manufactured in London.
Collecting these gold sovereigns by the dates is a very ambitious way to make a collection. There are only multiple gaps during reigns of George V, George VI and Elizabeth II. The coins that are much older are more expensive. Buying the sovereigns every year can be very expensive. Some coins are so rare that they may prove impossible to be bought at any cost. Buying and selling of these coins can be done through internet, make sure you consult some coin books or internet to determine the actual pricing of them. Knowledge of current price can prove helpful to know the rise and fall in the rates. Make sure you are dealing with the right person and reputed seller and ensure all the handling and shipments.
For more information about 20 Dollar Gold Coins and Gold Investing visit http://americancoinnj.com
about indian head cents?
i know that the 1877 and 1909-s are key dates for these coins,but why are the 1866-67-68 coins are what seems to me to be high priced consider how many was made?
It's called supply and demand. What matters is not how many were made, but how many are out there now.
If a lot of pennies weren't made in the 1870s, then pennies from the 1860s would circulate more and receive more wear and thus lose collector value.
Periodic spikes in the demand for copper might make it profitable to melt pennies. These include wars, but are not limited to wars. (There are always wars going on somewhere in the world.)
Cleaning Wheats,Indians,and Copper Coins Part 3 of 3.MOV
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 1948 Key Date Canadian Half Dollar 50 Cent Coin US $140.00
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 1942 1 CENT NETHERLAND COIN WW2 KEY DATE NR KONINGRIJK US $1.36
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 1890-P Morgan Dollar BU/MS Silver Rare key date US COIN US $375.00
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 1926-D KEY DATE-MINT Peace Silver Dollar ESTATE COIN US $19.99
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 1926-S KEY DATE-MINT Peace Silver Dollar ESTATE COIN US $19.99
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 1887-S Morgan Dollar AU/BU Silver US Coin RARE KEY DATE US $39.00
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 1894-O__US Morgan Silver Dollar__Key Coin Date_#1315901 US $33.33
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 MEXICO - 1943, 50 PESOS GOLD COIN. KEY DATE YEAR !!! US $1,799.99
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 1904-O Morgan Silver Dollar BU US Coin MS Key date! US $345.00
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 1856-S $3 gold coin Very rare Key date US $550.05
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 1938 D SILVER WALKING LIBERTY 50 CENT KEY DATE COIN US $74.95
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 1904 Barber Silver Dime RARE Key Date coin! Good Detail US $2.84
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 1916 Barber Silver Dime RARE Key Date coin! Good Detail US $1.34
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 1892-P MORGAN DOLLAR SILVER EXCELLENT COIN KEY DATE AU US $175.00
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 LOT OF 2 1938 US QUARTERS 90% SILVER KEY DATE COINS US $12.99
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 US Coins 1894 SEMI-KEY DATE VG Liberty V Nickel #D113 US $14.95
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 1970d 1970 d KEY DATE CH BU Kennedy Half coin 100%WHITE US $19.99
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 1931-S Lincoln Cent - Key Date Coin- Wheat Penny LOOK! US $61.00
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 US Coins 1894 SEMI-KEY DATE VG Liberty V Nickel #D113 US $14.95
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 1926 S MERCURY DIME *NICE SEMI KEY DATE COIN* US $25.00
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 VERY NICE,KEY DATE 1918 CANADIAN 50 CENT COIN, NO RES.! US $4.99
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 1914-D Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny 1C Key Date Coin 1914D US $107.55
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 1909-S VDB Lincoln Wheat Penny 1C Key Date Coin 1909S US $760.00
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 1909-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny 1C Key Date Coin 1909S US $53.88
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 1911-S Lincoln Wheat Cent Penny 1C Key Date Coin 1911S US $10.54
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 1897-S Liberty Head Barber Half Dollar Key Date Coin US $22.50
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 1893-S Liberty Head Barber Half Dollar Key Date Coin US $36.88
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 1892-S Liberty Head Barber Half Dollar Key Date Coin US $36.88
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 1932-S Washington Silver Quarter 25C Key Date Coin L@@K US $72.61
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 1885-CC Morgan Silver Dollar $1 Key Date Coin 1885CC US $257.00
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 1895-O Liberty Head Barber Dime 10C Key Date Coin 1895O US $242.50
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 1872 INDIAN HEAD PENNY COIN - VERY GOOD - KEY DATE US $150.00
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 1938-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar Silver Coin KEY DATE US $134.99
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 US Coins 1884 SEMI-KEY DATE Liberty V Nickel #D361 US $19.95
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 Morgan Dollar 1889 CC Very Nice Key Date Coin #116 US $699.99
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 1994 US Silver Proof Set with 5 coins *key date* US $35.00
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 1899 P Morgan Dollar AU Key Date Silver SCARCE U.S Coin US $95.77
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 1877 INDIAN CENT NGC G6 BN SUPER RARE COIN KEY DATE !!! US $455.00
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 1886 LIBERTY HEAD V NICKEL US KEY DATE COIN ~AG~ US $22.72
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 U.S. 1858 FLYING EAGLE ONE CENT - KEY DATE, 2 COINS US $8.18
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 U.S. 1857 FLYING EAGLE ONE CENT - KEY DATE, 8 COINS US $26.00
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 1894 O MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE EXTRA FINE NICE COIN US $24.99
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 1890 CC MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE FINE NICE COIN US $39.99
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 1893 CC MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE EXTRA FINE NICE COIN US $239.99
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1895 O MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE VERY FINE NICE COIN US $149.99
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 1893 CC MORGAN DOLLAR KEY DATE VERY GOOD NICE COIN US $99.99
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 Australia 1925 KGV Scarce Key Date Bronze Penny Coin US $28.32
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 Australia KGVI 1946 Scarce Penny Key Date Bronze Coin US $28.32
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 1949 SILVER 1 Pesos Morelos Mexican Coin KEY DATE US $2,500.00
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 1879 CC Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar - VF Coin US $199.50
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 1871 TWO CENT PIECE KEY DATE RARE COIN US $16.29
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 1908 S Indian Head Cent High Grade Semi Key Date Coin US $40.56
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Rare Silver Coin
Rare Silver Coin
Buy Canadian Coin Collecting Hobby: Canada Silver Coins, Gold, Nickel, Dime
Let's take a look at what I think are the gems of Canadian coin collecting. These gems are the gold and silver coins to begin with. The value of a gold or silver coin is not just evaluated on the rarity of the coin only, but is also evaluated on the metal which the coin is made of.
The worth of the gold or silver, which is in the coins, can be much greater than the coins' dollar face-value by many times over. Take a small worn-out silver dime for instance, which some call a junk silver dime because the grade of the coin is so poor that it is not worth selling for the quality or beauty of the coin's face and tail side. This small coin falls into a category all of its own, and is bought for the silver content most often.
Nowadays, you can buy a silver junk dime to begin your Canadian coin collection. This will only cost about one dollar on the open market. If the coin is just rare because of low mintage or a high grade; what holds up the price if the demand for that Canadian coin drops? The silver and gold coins will hold up because they are gold and silver. What if the price of metal drops, as well? You are smart and are the best one to answer that question, but I will add that silver and gold have never being at a zero dollar-value over the last thousand years. That means that there has been at least some demand for gold and silver for a very long time.
Collecting coins for the fun of having a piece of history, or something that is rare in your hand is the backbone of collecting coins in the first place. This hobby can be for the rich and the poor. Even some Canadian pennies that are just made out of copper can be worth thousands of dollars.
For the most part, collectible types of coins that are very expensive are for the very rich who don't know what to do with the cash that is oozing out of their wallets. This is what brings coin collecting to life; when the rich invest in your hobby. Who knows, maybe you have a coin that many rich people want? Now that would be a thrill! Should you sell the coin, bragging about how you came across it and the whole works, or should you just tuck it away for safe-keeping? If you are going to share, you may want to keep it to people you can trust and not in the greedy ears of individuals who may want to keep your coin for themselves.
The thing that I like most about collecting Canadian coins is that you can have something that is valuable, fun, unique, and a piece of history; whether that be as expensive as a gold coin, or as cheap as a 1944 V nickel, or as simple as a 1967 centennial bird Copper Penny. And yet they can all fit easily into your pocket or into your secret hiding place that is meant for your little treasures.
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high-end rare coins, recession, value preservation?
of course having gold or silver coins provides an advantage over the face value of the coins based on the cost of bullion. and of course better condition will command a slightly better price. i'm wondering if high-end numismatics are going to plummet too or if they would retain their premium. i imagine that if there are less people willing or able to purchase coins their prices must go down, yet i'm also wondering if, other than accummulating lots of metal, if truly collectible coins are better than, say, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. i guess i'm not so much looking for an answer as much as discussion.
I can tell you that, over the past year, I have noticed that high-end, premium Morgan Dollars are not fetching the same price that they did on eBay. It that a fool-proof indicator? No, but it is a clear sign that the opposite is not happening; people are not flocking in to buy them which would drive the prices up. Obviously, they are out-performing the sub-7000 DOW, but at this point, I would say these investment grade coins are not immune to falling prices due to a flailing economy.
Spare Change Reviews: Coast to Coast Coins (Silver & gold rare raw coins)
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 LATVIA LIVONIA RIGA SWEDEN RARE SILVER OLD COIN US $1.58
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 ancient old silver coins rare Seleukid coin 100Bc US $526.40
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 ancient old silver coins rare Seleukid coin 200BC US $336.00
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 ancient old silver coins rare Seleukid coin 200BC US $616.00
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 ancient old silver coins rare Sicily coin 500BC US $336.00
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 OLD TIBETAN 3 SRANG SILVER COIN 1946 , RARE / TC-81 US $21.50
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 OLD TIBETAN 3 SRANG SILVER COIN 1946 , RARE / TC-82 US $21.50
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 German 5 Reichsmark*1935A * Rare NAZI SILVER COIN US $11.01
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 German 5 Reichsmark*1936G * Rare NAZI SILVER COIN US $11.50
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1952 MACAU "$1 PATACA" SILVER Coin GEM UNC rare ! US $19.99
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 MEWAR INDIAN STATE SILVER RARE RUPEE COIN G61 US $.99
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 MEWAR INDIAN STATE SILVER RARE RUPEE COIN G62 US $.99
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 1/4 RUPEE SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA 1840 *VERY RARE* US $25.00
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 1/4 RUPEE SILVER COIN QUEEN VICTORIA 1862 VERY RARE* US $25.00
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 2009 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE DOLLAR US COIN MS/BU RARE $1 US $34.59
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 Rare Zodiac colored silver commemorativer coin Horse US $.88
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 US COINS 1962 "UNOPENED" SILVER PROOF Set RARE COINS ? US $20.00
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 German Third Reich-Rare 1937A Silver 2 Reichsmark Coin! US $5.15
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 INDIA 2000 YEARS OLD RARE SILVER PUNCH MARKS COIN 44 US $3.97 |
 German Empire 1918D SILVER HALF MARK-RARE COIN US $5.52
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 INDIA 800 YEARS OLD SILVER RARE GADHAYA COIN 29 US $6.19 |
 HYDERABAD INDIAN STATE SILVER RARE RUPEE COIN AH 1322 US $8.73 |
 ASSAM INDIA EXTREMELY RARE SILVER 1/2 RUPEE XF COIN 46 US $9.18 |
 INDIA 2000 YEARS OLD SILVER ANCIENT CHATRAP RARE COIN US $6.47 |
 INDIA 1000 YEARS OLD RARE SILVER BULL AND HORSEMAN COIN US $4.57 |
 NAWANAGAR INDIAN STATE SILVER RARE KORI COIN AH 978 /41 US $9.61 |
 INDIA MALWA SULTAN SILVER EXTREMELY RARE 1/2 RUPEE COIN US $12.00
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Germany Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Macao Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-India Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-UAE Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Roumania Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Hongkong Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Taiwan Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Japan Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Venezuela Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-New Zealand Pavilion US $.99
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 Great Britain Florins Old Rare Silver Coins US $60.00
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 German 1905E SILVER HALF MARK- VERY RARE COIN US $4.25
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 ROHILKHAND INDEPENDENT KINGDOM SILVER RARE RUPEE COIN US $32.03 |
 1885-O "RIM TONING Morgan Silver Dollar US rare Coin BU US $31.00
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 1893 CC Morgan Dollar VERY NICE / RARE Silver Coin US $179.99
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 CANADA 1950 RARE CANADIAN GEORGE V 10 CENTS COIN SILVER US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Korea Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Russia Pavilion US $.99
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Italy Pavilion US $.99
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 2009 AMERICAN SILVER EAGLE DOLLAR US COIN MS/BU RARE $1 US $31.59
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 Rare Expo 2010 color silver coin-Australia Pavilion US $.99
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 INDIA 2000 YEARS OLD SILVER ANCIENT SATRAPS RARE COIN US $1.29
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 GREECE 20 EURO 2003 SILVER PROOF 75th ANNIV. RARE COIN US $1,200.00
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 Silver Morgan Dollar 1881 S Rare US Coins Coinhut2067 US $85.00
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1890-P Morgan Dollar BU/MS Silver Rare key date US COIN US $375.00
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