For centuries, collecting coins has been a sought-after hobby that attracts numismatists from across the globe. It is considered by many to be the one of the oldest past times in the world. In fact, coin collecting dates back to the ancient times of the Roman era. The Scoin Shop is an established coin dealer that hosts a diverse and growing range of collectible coins from this era, as well as the periods that follow.

In the industry of coin purchasing there are three types of loyal buyers: investors, collectors and numismatists. While investors purchase coins for the purpose of adding wealth to their investment portfolio, and to store their wealth, collectors and numismatists focus on the collectable appeal the coin has. Numismatists and collectors, though very closely related, are two different types of buyers. A collector will buy a coin for a number of reasons such as its rarity, its place within a specific set of coins and also its value. A numismatist tends to purchase coins for the purpose of studying its place in currency.

The Scoin Shop is supplied by prominent coin mints across the globe. Browse our selection to find collectible coins for you.

Numismatic coins from The Scoin Shop

Numismatic coins are the few coins that remain from old currencies no longer in existence and are collected for their historical and aesthetic significance; these coins are either regular-issue or commemorative coins.

Modern coin collecting started in the 14th century and started growing extensively during the Medieval to Renaissance period. The modern age introduced a greater range of coins that were available to numismatists, which included proof coins, commemorative coins, as well as error coins (coins that contained errors resulting from the minting and striking process). One of the factors that determine the market value of numismatic coins is their rarity.

The Scoin Shop, with suppliers such as The South African Mint Company, Mint of Norway, United States Mint, The Perth Mint Australia, Monnaie De Paris, The Royal Mint and the Rand Refinery, hosts a large selection of numismatic coins for sale. Continue on to our numismatic coin selection to find suitable coins to add to your collection.

Coin grading for numismatics

Numismatic coins can be graded in a number of different ways that vary from the grading methods used for assessing bullion coins. Grading did not come into existence until the late 1970s. Before then, collectors would decide the value of coins for themselves when buying and selling. However, this method brought upon challenges for reputable coin dealers in the marketplace as a standard specimen grading could not be agreed upon.

A few factors considered when numismatics are graded are:

the type of lighting and magnification applied when viewing the coin
the dies used to strike the currency
any abnormal marks and colourings on the coin face

The Scoin Shop hosts a range of numismatic coins sourced from minting companies across the globe. Browse our selection of numismatics now to find coins that appeal to you best.

Buy coins from The Scoin Shop; a numismatists guide to coin shopping

The South African Gold Coin Exchange is an internationally acclaimed coin dealer for rare and valuable gold, silver and platinum coins with The Scoin Shop operating as their retail division in South Africa. With a growing range of collectible and commemorative coins that date back to thousands of years ago, The Scoin Shop caters to the buying needs of both an avid and beginner numismatist. Peruse our selection to find coins that appeal to you, to add to your collector’s portfolio.

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