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July 16, 2008: First Spouse Coin Prices, Cherrypicking Coins
By admin | July 16, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back with another update of the latest coin collecting news. What does the future hold for gold? Also, First Spouse Gold Coin prices and sales figures, the pre-Washington Presidential Dollar lawsuit dismissed, a rotating commemorative, cherrypicking coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
Lately, it seems like a lot of people are expecting gold to soar.
As gold continues to rise, the US Mint’s price for Uncirculated Dolley Madison First Spouse coin gets close to melt value.
And here’s a look at recent sales figures for all of the First Spouse Coins still available from the Mint.
Don’t try to pay your parking ticket with coins in this Canadian town.
The lawsuit which called for the issuance of 10 “Pre-Washington” Presidential Dollars has officially been dismissed.
The Perth Mint has launched an innovative rotating commemorative coin. It commemorates Yuri Gagarin, the first person in space.
Want to become a cherrypicker? Here is some excellent advice and insights.
And now for some notable auctions. The “Presidential Oath Dollars” mentioned in yesterday’s post find their way to eBay. Three have been listed with no reserve. It will be interesting to see where they close.
Here’s an interesting lot of 19 different Morgan Dollars all in PCGS Old Green Holders.
An intriguing State Quarter Error. This North Dakota Quarter was struck 30% Off Center on a 33% End of Strip Clip.
Have a wonderful, coin-filled day!
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July 17th, 2008 at 7:11 am
I am interested in these “Presidential Oath Dollars”. I have seen coins like these become nothing but nice little oddities or sky rocket in value. What is the word on the street about these??? I am not sure whether I should try and pick up a few just in case????
July 17th, 2008 at 8:38 am
Coin World had an article in their July 28 issue that is worth reading. (no link since online access is by subscription only)
According to the article, these are not official mint products, but were conceived and created by the Mint’s independent contractor Aramark that runs the gift shops.
Personally, I am leaning towards temporarily popular novelty.
Here’s an article on the Presidential Oath Dollars.