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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;GSDykes, post: 2154209, member: 73321&quot;]In a general sense, have a good reason why you collect ancients. Why? Each &quot;collector&quot; asks him/herself that question. As to value, I often hear in seminars that there are 3 elements which gives a coin value:</p><p>(1) mintage numbers</p><p>(2) grade</p><p>(3) supply and demand</p><p>These seminar experts are too commercially oriented, I would definitely add three more:</p><p>(4) historical value</p><p>(5) personal value (is it beautiful to you, or special?)</p><p>(6) metal value (melt down value, or precious metal value)</p><p><br /></p><p>Even collecting ancients can involve ALL of the above elements. Most of all: enjoy, learn, share, grow. Even at 68 I feel like a kid in a candy store when it comes to coins. So much to learn.., and all of the shiney things!!</p><p>(I forgot to add --&nbsp; beware of the many many counterfeits increasingly appearing, in ALL areas of the hobby). The counterfeits can be pretty good (especially if buying via an image alone), and cheap, beware, select good reputable dealers.</p><p><br /></p><p>GSDykes[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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