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June 26, 2008: Millennia Collection, Alternative Currencies, Annie Oakley Coin
By admin | June 26, 2008
Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back for another round up of coin collecting news from around the web! Gold comes back after the Fed decision. Also the Millennia Collection, spending alternative currencies, numismatic photography, rare coins are circulating in Los Angeles, the Annie Oakley coin, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Gold rises after the Fed left rates unchanged yesterday.
The Millennia Collection auction sales total exceeds $23 million. It was the most valuable collection of world coins to cross the auction block in a single day.
An article on alternative currencies such as Ameros and Liberty Dollars, including how to spend them at the local Walmart.
A new book on Numismatic Photography will be released this July. The author maintains a website at CoinImaging.com.
Celebrate Canada Day on July 1 with the Canadian Mint!
If you are in the Los Angeles area, you might want to take a close look at your change. Eighteen rare coins were inadvertently spent into circulation. Quote from the story: “Our friend is heartsick knowing that he purchased groceries and lunch that ended up cosing us more than one-half million dollars.”
NGC has graded a matte proof 1925-S California Half Dollar. Notably, this is the only proof version of this coin graded by either PCGS or NGC.
New commemorative coin designs from Japan.
Did Annie Oakley shoot this coin?
And now for some notable auctions. First, a key date coin in top grade. It’s the 1928 Peace Dollar PCGS MS65.
An unbelievable 1936 Proof Buffalo Nickel graded NGC PR 68!
And lastly, an auction for Lunch with Warren Buffet. 100% of the proceeds go to charity.
See you all tomorrow!
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