What is Key Date?

Numismatic term that describes a coin with an exceptionally rare date-mint mark combination. Factors that determine whether or not a coin is a key date coin are mintage, survival rate, and condition rarity. The popularity of the coin itself can also make some date-mint mark combinations rarer.

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