I do not want to hurt anyones feelings with what I am about to say but here it goes. Coin collecting is suppose to be fun. At least thats what I believe. Some people collect vintage coins and others like myself collect modern coins. There is really no difference but personal preference. So now let me help you understand the difference as simple as possible between vintage collectors and modern collectors.
vintage collectors are looking for three main things: The coin should be considered for clarity, rarity and eye appeal at the best price a collector can afford.
modern collector are looking for five main things. The coin should be considered for elusiveness, extreme, absolute, condition rarity and eye appeal at the best price a collector can afford.
here is an example for vintage silver dollar collectors: 1893s mintage: 100,000 coins, ms67: 1 (ngc census report), price: $1,150,000.00 (ngc price quide). Maybe higher.
here is an example for modern silver dollar collectors: 2012w (limited edition proof set) mintage: 50,129 silver eagles, pf70: 3 (ngc census report), price: $850.00 (ngc price guide). Price is way off!!!
These are just examples to compare. I hope this clarifies the difference in vintage and modern collecting. So now I will close and wish all coin collectors happy treasure hunting.
I do not want to hurt anyones feelings with what I am about to say but here it goes. Coin collecting is suppose to be fun. At least thats what I believe. Some people collect vintage coins and others like myself collect modern coins. There is really no difference but personal preference. So now let me help you understand the difference as simple as possible between vintage collectors and modern collectors. vintage collectors are looking for three main things: The coin should be considered for clarity, rarity and eye appeal at the best price a collector can afford. modern collector are looking for five main things. The coin should be considered for elusiveness, extreme, absolute, condition rarity and eye appeal at the best price a collector can afford. here is an example for vintage silver dollar collectors: 1893s mintage: 100,000 coins, ms67: 1 (ngc census report), price: $1,150,000.00 (ngc price quide). Maybe higher. here is an example for modern silver dollar collectors: 2012w (limited edition proof set) mintage: 50,129 silver eagles, pf70: 3 (ngc census report), price: $850.00 (ngc price guide). Price is way off!!! These are just examples to compare. I hope this clarifies the difference in vintage and modern collecting. So now I will close and wish all coin collectors happy treasure hunting.