We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a release date for the 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set, although pricing details still remain unconfirmed. Also, some changes in services from PCGS, modern world coin dealer interview, historic dimes, most expensive coins, commemoratives for Queen Elizabeth’s diamond jubilee, Red Book author, numismatic television show episodes, bonding with coins, 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cents, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint has confirmed that the eagerly awaited 25th Anniversary Silver Eagle Set will go on sale October 27, 2011. Pricing has still not been confirmed, but the article provides a guess.
PCGS has announced new services and changes to some existing services. The most significant will be the “Genuine with Details” option, which provides details grading for “Genuine” holdered coins.
An interview with the owner of the Royal Scandinavian Mint, a US based company that deals in modern world coin issues.
This article published on Numismaster discusses some of the most significant historic dimes.
A listing of the ten most expensive coins in the world. Even though it is in the form of a slide show, sometimes the pictures are not of the correct coin.
More coverage of the bill to phase out $1 bills in favor of $1 coins, which offers the conclusion that political gridlock will probably prevent any change from occurring.
Local coverage of a coin club with some anecdotes and quotes from its President.
The Royal British Mint recently unveiled the commemorative £5 coin to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It is a two headed coin that features portraits of the Queen from 1953 and today.
This CoinWorld article provides some information on the original author of the Red Book, as well as the current editor.
Coin Collector’s Blog discusses two recent television shows where numismatics played a role in the story.
A great article worth reading about “bonding with our coins.” Hopefully, many readers will identify with the experience.
David Lange discusses the difficulty of detecting copper and bronze coins that have been cleaned in an attempt to restore the original mint red color.
A story that we’ve heard before, but an interesting one. Many 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cents were distributed in packages of cigarettes.
And now for some notable auctions. To go with one of today’s articles, here is a 1955 Double Die Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS62RB.
Next, the 1918 Illinois Centennial Half Dollar PCGS MS65 in an old green holder. This popular early commemorative coin features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Last, a group of ten proof 1982 George Washington Half Dollars in original US Mint packaging. These modern commemorative half dollars were struck in 90% silver.
That’s it for the update. See you next time!
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