Buying * Selling * Appraisals * Coin Supplies - US Coins, Foreign Coins, Bullion Coins, Coin Collections, Currency, Buying Gold & Silver Coins Antiques are collectible items that are rare or are considered valuable. Due to attributes like its age, condition and history, antique items are typically highly sought after by collectors. For it to be regarded as antique, it has to be at least 100 years old.