How Collectors Rate The Most Valuable Coins

By Jessica Drury


Collecting things have served as a rewarding hobby for people from all walks of life since time beginning. People seem to collect anything and everything. Indeed, some collections are strange, even bizarre. There are even museums dedicated to the collections of some famous people. Minted tender has always been the focus of many collectors all over the world. The most valuable coins are worth millions, although many collectors simply enjoy finding interesting samples.

There are many different factors that influence the motivation of collectors. Some simply build collections because they enjoy the look and feel of the tender. Others are classified as accidental collectors. These are people that inherited collections and that somehow become entranced themselves. There are also many collectors that see their collections as investments and a way to earn a profit by concentrating on collection coins worth money.

Most collectors concentrate upon a specific theme. Some only collect tender originating from a specific period, country or even a very specific mint. Others want only tender that originate from a very specific period. Then there are those purists that will only purchase tender that are made from a certain type of metal. There are also collectors that specialize in tender that feature a certain theme, such as plants, animals or heads of state.

Supply and demand play a big role in determining the value of coins but this is by no means the only factor involved. Some collectors will pay much more for a specific piece missing from their collections. The condition of the tender is also important. Organizations such as the American Numismatic Association also provide grading services to collectors and dealers.

The most expensive coin on the planet today is the Flowing Hair Dollar, a copy of which sold in 2013 for more than ten million US dollars. This was the first minted tender issued by the US Federal government. It was minted in 1794 and 1795 after the first federal mint was established in 1792. By 1795 the Flowing Hair design was replaced by the Draped Bust version, also very sought after to this day.

The rarest specimen in the world, and second most expensive, is the Double Eagle, a golden US 20 dollar minted tender. Half a millions was minted in 1933, but all of them, except two were melted down again. One remains in the possession of a private collector, who paid seven and a half million dollar for it in 2002. The other is part of the US National Numismatic collection.

Anybody inheriting a collection or contemplating such a collection as a hobby should do thorough research. The internet is a valuable source of information. It is necessary to decide upon a theme and it is generally advisable to join a registered club that can provide newcomers with valuable advice. Minted tender should always be purchased from registered and acknowledged experts in the field.

Collecting things can be an extremely rewarding hobby. Regardless of the reason why hobbyists embark upon the collection of minted tender, it is always a good idea to learn as much as possible about the tender collected. It is always important to make sure that collections are kept safe and that each piece is properly cared for. In many cases it is necessary to take out insurance.




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