Antique Coins

Antique coins are the most important collectible sought by collectors and private buyers, worldwide. A range of coins belonging to different countries in different periods are of special interest to buyers. According to antique dealers and collectors, any coin more than 100 years old qualifies as an antique.



Types of antique Coins

Antique coins can be categorized on the basis of a particular time period Ancient Coins Medieval Coins Primitive Coins Modern Coins Materials Used

The materials used also varied in each period, different metals were popularly used in different periods. Some of the popularly used materials are: Stone Brass Copper Nickle Iron Bronze Grading of Antique Coins

Antique coins are graded on the basis of the wear and tear of the materials and printing, description on them. This is by no means an easy process since the dies used in the ancient times were not as sharp. The process involves extensive study of the coin, the period it belongs to, main design of the coin, major details on the coin etc. Grading of the coin also determines its value to a great extent.



Market for Antique Coins

Antique coins have always been a favourite collectible for antique buyers. The market has been booming for the last few years. There has been a growing and flourishing online trade of these coins.