A low mintage regular issue is usually a lot scarcer than a low mintage commemorative. Most regular issues, except the very modern pieces, got a lot of use, and the survival rates are MUCH lower in general and usually in high grade as well. Commemorative coins were almost always issued at prices in excess of their face value, and a much higher percentage of them were saved and preserved.
Comparing the mint of an "old" commemorative coin to a regular issue coin is a waste of time. The usage patterns were totally different.
Having said that, the question is too general. It can't be answered with a definitive nod to one type of coin or the other.
Retired dealer and avid collector of U.S. type coins, 19th century presidential campaign medalets and selected medals. In recent years I have been working on a set of British coins - at least one coin from each king or queen who issued pieces that are collectible. I am also collecting at least one coin for each Roman emperor from Julius Caesar to ... ?
Which came first the chicken or the egg? I don't think there is a right or wrong answer. I am surprised by that one cent coin that keeps coming up. I wouldn't give you more than $100 buck for the coin but the bid is way way up there. I would much rather have a gem 1916-D Mercury, and a 1909-S vdb, and have change leftover!
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Right now? I would say say generic MS gold would be a very good choice if you want to see a quick buck in a few weeks. Low mintage series just depends which series. mike
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Comparing the mint of an "old" commemorative coin to a regular issue coin is a waste of time. The usage patterns were totally different.
Having said that, the question is too general. It can't be answered with a definitive nod to one type of coin or the other.
<< <i>A low mintage series or a low mintage commorative? >>
Yes.
President, Racine Numismatic Society 2013-2014; Variety Resource Dimes; See 6/8/12 CDN for my article on Winged Liberty Dimes; Ebay
Dog hit it recently too. wtg men. Noted assets to the forums.
Whichever coin has more demand
Jeremy- Ya beat me to it.
Yes.
LOL !!!!!!! Louis