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January 29, 2008: Gold and Platinum Rise, “Doctored” Coins Appear, 1913 Liberty Nickels, Error Coins
By admin | January 29, 2008
Good morning and welcome to Coin Update!
As usual, we will be taking a look at some of the most important and interesting coin collecting news and information from around the web. Gold and platinum continue their run. “Doctored coins” submitted for third party grading significantly increase. If you can’t get your hands on a 1913 Liberty Nickel, how about a 1912-S instead?
Gold and Platinum continue to hit new highs.
An interesting look at Gold in American History.
Coin grading firms are recently seeing a significant increase in “doctored coins.” In response, PCGS issued a release reinforcing their rules and NGC announced specific policy changes.
Mint Error News Magazine Issue #22 is now available for download. It’s free!
Have you seen these unusual items in the Orlando FUN auctions?
A brief history of the elusive 1913 Liberty Nickel. Also here’s a look at a somewhat more attainable 1912-S Liberty Nickel.
Have you ever seen a Two Cent Coin? It was the weekend Coin of the Day.
More Presidential Dollar Errors.
On to the auctions! Get your own 1912-S Liberty Nickel. Here’s the selection currently up for auction on eBay.
Here’s a dramatic looking 1998 Lincoln Cent Error on eBay.
Check out this fantastic 1917 Lincoln Cent PCGS MS67RD on eBay.
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