The more you think about it, the more an investor researches his or her prospective investment, the less likely he or she is to be intimidated, confused, or shocked about price comparisons. Price comparisons are never inherently a bad thing, but as I’ve stated many times before, no investor should ever enter into a precious metal investment (or any other investment, for that matter), without first conducting a thorough, detailed evaluation of their own, specific, financial needs and expectations. There are still plenty of novice precious metals investors out there, who are exploring the various options that diversification offers. Only through a detailed evaluation of financial needs, is it possible to determine the right investment to fit those needs. Rare coin investments have historically been viewed as ideal vehicles for long-term security, and potential profit, and the following is a brief overview about rare coin prices.

The first major price differential that a prospective investor would encounter when comparing rare coin prices, is the difference between certified and non-certified rare coins. Certified coins command a slightly higher premium than non-certified coins, because they have been examined, and guaranteed for authenticity, mint state grading, and precious metal content. Two companies are universally acknowledged as reputable, rare coin assayers, the PCGS, (Professional Coin Grading Service), and the NGC, or Numismatic Guarantee Corp. The aforementioned mint state grading also determines rare coin prices, with grades of 61 through 66, being acceptable numbers for investment grade coin. Investors are advised to contact a reputable, large volume precious metal dealer, like the Certified Gold Exchange, for expert consultation on rare coin prices.

Paul Mattias