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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;IdesOfMarch01, post: 8191647, member: 39084&quot;]For many of us, the question posed in this thread is inextricably linked to the historical significance of the coin, a factor that cannot be dismissed.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>As Doug observes:</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Typically, greater historical significance = greater demand, and...</p><p>Typically, greater demand = higher price.</p><p><br /></p><p>So it&#039;s completely understandable that uncommon coins with just a few known examples but no intrinsic historical significance will rarely, if ever, command a premium based solely on their condition (although TPGs may try to convince you otherwise) while historically significant coins with limited or even plentiful quantities (e.g., Tiberius denarius &quot;tribute penny&quot;) will command premium prices.</p><p><br /></p><p>As long as one of your criteria for collecting ancient coins is the coin&#039;s historical significance, you&#039;re probably likely to accept a lesser condition coin than your usual criteria would allow if it fits with your collection&#039;s focus.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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