We’re back for one more round up of coin collecting news and articles before the weekend break. First, some developments for US Mint numismatic products, including price reductions for silver coins. Also, a new record for American Silver Eagle bullion coins, the ongoing ANA/Larry Shepherd situation, 2012 Australian Year of the Dragon Silver Coins, 1933 double eagle trial, Liberty Head Nickels, Royal Canadian Mint products, half eagle gold coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Mint News Blog covers some recent developments for US Mint products. Certain coins have been added to the reinstated “Last Opportunity” section, and the numismatic 2011 Silver Eagles and ATB 5 oz. Silver coins had their prices reduced.
It’s another record breaking year for Silver Eagle bullion coins. Year to date sales have reached 24,673,500, which now exceeds last year’s record annual sales total.
In response to Larry Shepherd’s statement, the ANA issued another press release last night. CoinWeek has compiled all of the back and forth statements and press releases that have been issued so far.
Bloomberg has an article about “creative storage options” for gold and silver, for people who don’t trust banks or investment funds.
As expected, some of the Perth Mint’s new 2012 Year of the Dragon Silver Coin offerings sold out quickly, but the rush of activity led to some website problems and disappointed collectors.
An article from the Opinions section of Coin World describes how the 1933 double eagle trial was a “terrible miscarriage of justice.”
Numismaster has an interesting article on the origins of the Liberty Head Nickel, and its original release without the word “CENTS” on the reverse.
The Royal Canadian Mint has some new high end, extremely limited coin releases. This includes a one tenth ounce gold coin with a diamond insert limited to 1,500 coins and priced at CAD $2,000; a one ounce platinum coin limited to 200 coins and priced at CAD $3,000; and a five ounce gold coin limited to 200 coins and priced at CAD $12,274.
Doug Winter describes the eight major types that are need to build a basic type set of half eagle gold coins.
Another story on the display of the Frome hoard of 52,000 coins, with some impressions from the metal detectorist who discovered the hoard.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the 1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar graded PCGS MS63. This early commemorative was the first legal tender U.S. coin to depict a president.
Next, the 1995 Civil War Battlefields 6 Coin Set, which includes the proof and uncirculated versions of the $5 gold, silver dollar, and half dollar.
That’s it for the update. Have a great weekend!
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