We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the higher sales for many of the US Mint’s numismatic gold coins, as collectors ordered heavily ahead of price increases. Also, the 2012 Native American Dollar designs, ANA convention, 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent, ancient coin seizure, the penny debate, closing the gold window, America the Beautiful Silver Bullion Coins, collecting Lincoln Cents, NGC Coin Explorer, 22 karat gold Sacagawea Dollars, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Sales of the US Mint’s numismatic gold coins surged ahead of suspensions and repricing, following the dramatic increase in the market price of gold.
The US Mint recently released 13 different design candidates for the 2012 Native American Dollar. Vote on your favorite design at Mint News Blog.
The Chicago Tribune has an article on some of the coins and currency on display at the ANA World’s Fair of Money.
Q David Bowers discusses his early encounters with the 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cents, which once changed hands at 25 cents each!
A court has ruled that U.S. customs rightfully seized ancient coins. “The judge found that the burden of proof rests with the importer of artifacts, who must demonstrate that they are legitimate; otherwise, the State Department can rightfully restrict their importation.”
This article covers some of the supporters and opponents of eliminating the one cent coin in the United States.
Another take on the “penny debate.” This one is decidedly in favor of eliminating our lowest denomination.
Forty years ago in 1971, President Nixon closed the gold window.
Patrick Heller discusses the impacts of the recent price volatility for precious metals, and provides a “less than glowing report” on the America the Beautiful 5 ounce Silver Bullion coins.
Highlights from Heritage’s U.S. Coin Platinum Night auction included an 1855-S $3 Gold Eagle NGC PF 64 Cameo that sold for $1,322,500 and an 1893-S Morgan Dollar NGC MS 67 that sold for $546,250.
Coin Collector’s Blog provides some ideas for building a manageable Lincoln Cent collection.
Numismatic Guaranty Corporation has announced the new NGC Coin Explorer. “Collectors and dealers can find everything they need to know” with this free research tool, although some important features are still “coming soon.”
Some history and information on the 22 karat gold Sacagawea Dollars struck by the United States Mint in June 1999.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an assortment of 20 Morgan Dollars graded PCGS MS63. Seven of the coins are in old green holders.
Next,the 1998-S Matte Proof Kennedy Half Dollar graded NGC MS 70. The coin is housed in one of the special holders denoting the issue as one of the “100 Greatest U.S. Modern Coins”.
Last, the key date 1893-S Morgan Dollar graded NGC F15, listed as a true auction.
That’s it for another update. See you next time!
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