We’re here to bring you another fresh round up of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, Coingrader Capsule begins a series of articles evaluating CAC stickers. Also, 2010-P Hot Springs five ounce coins, one per household US Mint products, more reports from the Central States show, generic gold and silver coins, the gold coin hoard of 1972, ancient coin pulled from auction, shipwreck recoveries, Always Remember, the Perth Mint’s half gram gold coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Coingrader Capsule begins a series discussing and evaluating CAC stickers, the green oval labels placed on PCGS and NGC graded coins that meet the quality standards of Certified Acceptance Corporation (CAC).
The 2010-P Hot Springs Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins have now reached sales of 25,000 units out of the 27,000 maximum mintage. This Mint News Blog post examines other one per household US Mint products from recent years.
A road report on the Central States Show from Coin Rarities Online. There are separate entries for each day of the show.
Dave Harper also provides his impressions, saying, “It was definitely a gold and silver coin show.”
Laura Sperber of Legend Numismatics provides her opinions on generic silver (sell) and generic gold coins (do not sell).
The former auction head and chief buyer of Paramount International Coin Corporation talks about an incredible hoard of gold coins purchased in 1972.
An ancient silver coin with a pre-auction estimate of $875,000 was withdrawn from auction when it was found to be a very deceptive forgery.
A look at some of the silver coins and other items recovered from what is believed to be the oldest shipwreck discovered in the Caribbean.
From Coin Collector’s Blog, a post entitled, “Always Remember.”
The Perth Mint talks about their one half gram gold coin Mini Roo offering. The tiny sized coins have found success amidst record high gold prices.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a group of 52 commemorative silver dollars. There are 51 different issues represented and all are graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo.
Next, here’s the 2009 Braille Education Set mentioned in one of today’s articles. It’s a nicely presented product that includes the uncirculated version of the commemorative coin.
Last, the 4 coin Uncirculated Liberty Subset, from the First Spouse Gold Coin Program. These coins feature depictions of Liberty from classic U.S. coin series.
That’s it for this update. See you next time!
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