How far back?

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by Mikey32, Oct 5, 2009.

  1. Mikey32

    Mikey32 Junior Member

    For exaple one dollar coin or whatever in perfect shape how far back do you need to go for the value of it increase to two dollars.

    I understand that i differs and is very depending on the coin. But in general when do think the value of a coin increases and by how much?
     
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  3. umn25

    umn25 ANA #3154232

    There is no set amount. Price rises are to infrequent.
     
  4. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    The age of a coin has absolutely nothing to do with what it is worth.
     
  5. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member

    Like Doug said, age has nothing to do with it. It is all about rarity and condition.
     
  6. Prestoninanus

    Prestoninanus Junior Member

    I wouldn't say age had NOTHING to do with value, it just has nowhere near as much importance as most people seem to think. All other, more important factors being equal, an older coin will be worth more...
     
  7. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Then why are ancients so cheap ?

    Yeah, I know, there are expensive ones too. But for the most part they are cheap. I am speaking in generalities.
     
  8. Prestoninanus

    Prestoninanus Junior Member

    With all other things being equal: Rarity, attractiveness, type, ruler, metal content, nation of origin etc, the older coin will be worth more. Probably not by much, but the age of a coin is a factor in demand because a lot of collectors like coins for their age as well as everything else. I know I did...
     
  9. silvrluvr

    silvrluvr Senior Member

    Well worn Indian Head cents are worth about a buck. Is it because they're old...or just popular?
     
  10. Daboz

    Daboz Senior Member

    For exaple one dollar coin or whatever in perfect shape how far back do you need to go for the value of it increase to two dollars.


    The one dollar coin has lost 15% of it's value since the year started. The dollar is dropping like a rock edited A better question would be when will it be worth $.50
     
  11. AdamL

    AdamL Well-Known Member


    Popular.
     
  12. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    The facts say otherwise. Now I can sit here and type up a list that is pages long, or you can stop and think and for minute - and then I won't have to ;)
     
  13. bhp3rd

    bhp3rd Die varieties, Gems

    This is an impossible question to answer, it depends and

    This is an impossible question to answer, it depends and there are far too many variables. Really, it's not a question that can be answered except with other questions. If coins could be predicted like that we would all be wealthy or no longer interested - your very queastion is the "fun" of coin collecting. If you cannot be intersted with the "many shades of grey" most of us would not even be intersted in coins other than their beauty.
     
  14. jerryb

    jerryb Member

    I'll stick to the same answer I have given out 1000's of times to people calling my retail store years ago.

    AGE HAS ABSOLUTELY "NOTHING" to do with a coins value. Coin denomination, condition, rarity, and above all "demand" to collectors give the coin its true value. A hundred year old coin can be worth $1 and a 10 year old coin can be worth $100's ... totally depends on coin, condition, rarity and again....above all "DEMAND".
     
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