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May 14, 2008: Gold Price Manipulation, Proof Silver Eagles, 1964 Special Mint Set Coins
By admin | May 14, 2008
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Must read articles on gold price manipulation and world silver production. Also, the SS New York shipwreck and its treasure of early southern gold coins, DGSE results, the penny debate revisited, mintage figures for Proof Silver Eagles, 1964 Special Mint Set Coins, and some notable auctions. On to the links…
Numismaster provides a surprisingly frank discussion of gold price manipulation by the government. From the article: “Apparently, the top priorities of the US Treasury and Federal Reserve is that the US stock market must be supported and the price of gold held down…”
Here’s an excellent piece on the world production of silver. Trends of recent years lead to some interesting observations and thoughts for the future.
The story of the SS New York shipwreck, which has yielded some exceptional southern mint gold coins. NCS will be conserving the coins recovered.
DGSE Companies Inc, which includes Superior Galleries and other bullion and rare coin companies, reports their quarterly results.
How and where to sell gold jewelry or coins. In timely fashion, the article includes a quote by the president of one of the DGSE companies.
The penny has been in the news again due to the “Steel Cent Bill,” but should the discussion really be whether or not the penny should be eliminated? Here’s a balanced look at the pros and cons of each side of the debate.
The latest mintage figures for 2007 & 2008 Proof Silver Eagles.
Do you know about the 1964 Special Mint Set coins? Read a brief article on these scarce and mysterious coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First up, the elusive 1990 “No S” Proof Lincoln Cent PCGS PR68DCAM.
Next, a pair of classic key date coins in high grade, which are being auctioned with no reserve. Check out the 1921-D Walking Liberty Half PCGS MS62 and the 1916-D Mercury Dime NGC AU 58.
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