Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, Michael Bugeja begins a study to evaluate U.S. coinage designs as a contribution to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Also, the Vicksburg National Military Park Quarter bags and rolls, 2011 Proof Silver Eagle price increase, Liberty Dollars may be subject to seizure, Mark Salzberg interview, MS70 coins, special report on gold, ANA auction week, Roman Republican coins, 2012 Silver Koala and Kookaburra, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Michael Bugeja discusses a study to analyze legends, mottos, dates, symbols and devices on U.S. coinage.
The latest Mint News Blog post covers the US Mint’s Vicksburg Quarter products and the $8.50 price increase for the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle.
Reversing earlier statements, the Liberty Dollars created by Bernard Von Not Haus may be subject to seizure as contraband. Millions of Liberty Dollars struck in copper, silver, and gold are in the hands of collectors and other individuals.
NGC has republished an interview with Chairman Mark Salzberg that was originally published in Heritage Magazine. He discusses his first exposure to coins, the impact of skyrocketing metal prices, and his collecting interests in coins as well as other areas.
Are coins graded MS70 a nightmare? Dave Harper discusses certain MS70 coins that are not rare like the 2010 Silver Eagle bullion coins graded NGC MS 70 Early Releases with a population of 44,177 pieces.
CNBC has a special report on Gold & Other Money Metals. The article series includes a brief history of gold, modern “gold mania”, where and how to store gold, and investing in metals.
Here is the transcript from the earnings call for Collectors Universe, the parent company of PCGS. They discuss some specific points of improvements from two years ago, as well as the current quarter and fiscal year results.
Steve Roach on the ANA coin auction week that realized $71 million, with highlights from the Dick Osburn Collection of Seated Liberty half dollars.
The first part of an extensive collection of Roman Republican coins will be offered for public sale on October 5. Five of the coins are unique, and five are known in only two examples.
Here’s a look at the designs for the Perth Mint’s 2012 Silver Koala and 2012 Silver Kookaburra. These bullion coins feature new designs annually.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the 1936 Bay Bridge Half Dollar in a holder signed by designer Jacques Schnier. According to the description, in the 1980′s one thousand uncirculated specimens were sealed in the holders and signed.
Next, the popular and lower mintage 2008-W Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Proof Set with the coins graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo.
That’s it for the update. Have a great evening!
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