Having a rare silver coin collection does not necessarily guarantee a high payout. All collections are not valued the same, and there is also a subset of factors by which the coins that make up the rare collection are measured. If you have a rare coin collection, learn more about how your coins might be scrutinized.

Validity

For ultra-rare coin collections, how much validity you can provide concerning the authenticity of the coins matters. It's not enough to simply say the coin is a part of a specific collection; it's better when you can prove it, given the number of people that try to sell fraudulent coins. A certificate from a reputable coin authenticator is a great document to present in this instance. This document will attest to the true value of the coin.

Scarcity

If a coin collection has earned the title of rare, it's safe to say that the coins in the collection were not mass-produced. Yet some collections are even more scarce than others. The coin collections that are nearly impossible to come by often have a greater value than those collections with which you can get your hands on with a little research. Research your collection to see just how many options you can find for sale or trade to see just how scarce your collection might be.

Errors

A close examination of the coins in the collection will also help provide some insight into the value of a rare coin collection. The main thing to remember about rare collections is that they were not mass-produced, and they are often hard to come by. For these reasons, errors on the coin are not as big of an issue with a less rare coin, when it comes to value. In fact, an error on a rare collection coin can help improve the value of the collection, especially if each coin in the set has an error. 

Backstory

The value of a rare coin collection can also be linked to its story. If there is a historical reference linked to the coin, it would not be unheard of for the value of the collection to soar. For example, if the coins were the first produced within the collection, this feature would make them even more unique and valuable. However, just like the authenticity factor, you will need to be able to provide documentation to support any claims that you make about the coins. 

Different coin buyers have different standards by which they measure the value of coins. For the most accurate information about your collection, it's a good idea to speak with a silver coin buyer and ask any specific questions you have.