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Posted 07/03/2018 1:32 pm
It seems the OP is asking more in reference to that which most numismatists would consider the area of "Exonumia" than an NIFC US(or other country's) current minted offerings. So to compare an actual recognized non-governmentally issued coin say put out by a private firm as Franklin Mint to a colorized RCM issue is an apples to oranges comparison really.
Private mintages may be TPGed, but are not in the league of a Government issued series even with lower mintages listed. These are niche collector market items, called Exonumia and may be treated quite differently when graded. Much like Baseball cards may receive a choice grade, in reference to rarity and quality which in that limited marketplace, fluctuates it's worth as any collectable would. Altho, I do think those Guitar shaped Liberian coins are really cool!
Personally, I don't consider colorized, plated or altered coins whether privately minted or gubmint issue as true collectable series coins when comparing to those series of coins mentioned within this thread. But, one man's meat is another man's poison...have at it my friend!
Private mintages may be TPGed, but are not in the league of a Government issued series even with lower mintages listed. These are niche collector market items, called Exonumia and may be treated quite differently when graded. Much like Baseball cards may receive a choice grade, in reference to rarity and quality which in that limited marketplace, fluctuates it's worth as any collectable would. Altho, I do think those Guitar shaped Liberian coins are really cool!
Personally, I don't consider colorized, plated or altered coins whether privately minted or gubmint issue as true collectable series coins when comparing to those series of coins mentioned within this thread. But, one man's meat is another man's poison...have at it my friend!
Edited by Crazyb0
07/03/2018 1:34 pm
07/03/2018 1:34 pm
