We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a new Coingrader Capsule provides ten Morgan Dollar varieties that you can try to cherrypick. Also everyday porvenance for coins, low mintages for America the Beautiful Quarters, “Before Greysheet”, US Mint five ounce silver coins, Theodore Roosevelt collectible, Baldwin’s Coinex auctions, new issues from the Mint of Finland, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Michael Buegeja shares his top ten Morgan Dollar varieties in a new Coingrader Capsule.
In an article for CoinWorld, he discusses how “everyday” provenance can make ordinary coins or currency priceless to the owner.
With circulating production levels for America the Beautiful Quarters at such low levels, Dave Harper thinks it might not be a bad idea to put aside some uncirculated rolls, especially if you can get them for face value.
Tales of the bourse “Before Greysheet“, when superior knowledge could be used to profit tremendously.
Even though the price of silver has risen, the US Mint’s America the Beautiful Five Ounce Silver Coins seem to have cooled off with collectors.
Another report on the $2.4 million worth of error coins that were stolen from the Philadelphia Mint by a mint police officer.
The owner of a Reno coin store reflects on their opening, which happened to take place on September 11, 2001.
Coin Collectors Blog shares his memories of learning about Theodore Roosevelt and showcases a newly acquired TR Collectible.
This article claims that the future is bright for the “gold-selling business“, although they are talking about jewelry stores, coin stores, pawn shops, kiosks, and online companies that are buying gold.
Baldwin’s will hold two official Coinex auctions later this month with ancient and british coins, military and commemorative metals, and other banknotes and coins. Here is a preview of auction 70 and auction 71.
Two interesting recent coin issues from the Mint of Finland. The first is a two euro coin to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Central Bank and the second is a ten euro coin to commemorate the Finnish writer Juhani Aho.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime graded PCGS G4. This early U.S. coin type was minted for only two dates.
Next, a collection of Mint Sets from 1970-1999, this includes what looks like privately packaged 1982 and 1983 sets, when no official US Mint sets were issued.
Last, here is a collection of all five 2010-P ATB Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins in unopened shipping boxes.
That’s it for the update. Have a great evening!
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