In this blog post we discuss the key elements that make a coin rare, collectable, and valuable.
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Precious Metal – Gold/Silver/Platinum
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Specific Dates and Mint Mark (a letter indicating where the coin was made)
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Demand – How many collectors want the coin
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Condition – Original, unaltered, uncleaned. Better condition, better value.
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Eye Appeal – Is the coin appearance above average?
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Original vs. Cleaned Condition– Cleaned coins are worth a small fraction of the value of original coins.
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Varieties, Errors, Mistakes – Mint errors are often highly collectible.
