We’re back after the weekend break with another round up of coin collecting news and articles! First, the 2011 Proof Silver Eagle ordering limit removal. Also, CCAC review of Congressional Gold Medal design candidates, Royal Canadian Numismatic Association convention, the Sacagawea Dollar/ State Quarter mule error, gold above $1,600 per ounce, Baseball Hall of Fame commemorative coins, an important early American rarity goes to auction, 2011 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money, and some notable auctions. On to the links…
After two weeks of availability, the US Mint has removed the ordering limit for the 2011 Proof Silver Eagles. A limit of 100 per household was initially in place.
A report on the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee’s discussion of the design candidates for a Congressional Gold Medal honoring the 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and Military Intelligence Service. The US Mint typically makes bronze versions available to collectors.
Coverage of the Royal Canadian Numismatic Association annual convention. The auction held for the event is expected to bring between $4 to $5 million.
An eleventh example of the Sacagawea Dollar/State Quarter mule error has surfaced. It has been authenticated by NGC and graded MS67, tied for the finest known.
Dave Harper will host an online seminar on gold this Thursday. The timing is opportune, as gold has crossed the $1,600 per ounce level.
Coin Collector’s Blog discusses the National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act.
Heritage will auction an important 1792 Fusible Alloy Cent as part of their U.S. Coin & Platinum Night Auction in Chicago. Fewer than ten are known to exist.
A complete list of Numismatic Theatre presentations scheduled for the 2011 ANA Chicago World’s Fair of Money.
Here’s a look at the official convention medal representing Fort Dearborn, designed by Jamie Franki.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a double denomination error 1994 Lincoln Cent struck on a Roosevelt Dime. The coin is authenticated and graded MS66 by PCGS.
Next, the 2008-W Silver Eagle Reverse of 2007 in top grade NGC MS 70.
That’s it for the update. Have a great evening!
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