Collector & Reseller Glossary

What the jargon actually means — and what it does to resale value. 3,212 terms across 12 categories.

3 terms in Coins & Currency starting with “L” · page 1 of 1

1. long dateCoins & Currency
   A long date refers to a coin that displays a full calendar date, often including the month and day, rather than just the year. This feature is particularly significant in numismatics because the inclusion of precise dati
2. low mintageCoins & Currency
   This describes a coin that was struck in a relatively small number of units by the mint. Low mintage figures are highly sought after by collectors because scarcity is a primary driver of value in numismatics. When a coin
3. low mintage coinCoins & Currency
   A coin produced in a very limited quantity by the mint is considered a low mintage coin. This scarcity is a primary driver of its desirability among collectors and investors. When a coin has a low mintage number, fewer e