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February 12, 2008: Platinum Hits Another Record, Coin Grading, Coin Originality, James Monroe Dollars
By admin | February 12, 2008
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Platinum has risen 5 days in a row. Can it keep this up for long? EBay responds to pressure from sellers, Collector’s Universe reports results, coin grading, originality, a tribute to James Monroe, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Platinum hits another record on supply concerns related to power shortages. The metal quickly approaching the $2,000 per ounce mark.
EBay’s answer to the “Seller’s Rebellion.”
Collector’s Universe, the parent company of PCGS, reports quarterly results.
Need a refresher on coin grading? Here it is in 3 Easy Steps.
An interesting article on CoinLink about “originality.“
The United States Mint gets ready to pay tribute to James Monroe on Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for Monroe Dollars struck on Quarter Planchets. According to the Mint, all of the errors were recovered- but you never know!
And now for some notable auctions. First a pair of incredible wrong planchet errors on eBay- 1963 Quarter on Dime Planchet and 1962 Nickel on Dime Planchet.
Next on eBay, the popular 2006-W 20th Anniversary Gold Eagle Set with coins graded PCGS PR70DCAM, PR70, and MS70!
That’s it for today. See you all tomorrow!
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