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August 5, 2008: 1943-S Bronze Cent NGC AU 53, Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set
By admin | August 5, 2008
Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back with another update of coin collecting news from around the internet! First, is gold getting ready to turn around once again? Also, an opinion on the Ultra High Relief Double Eagle, Presidential Dollar & First Spouse Medal Set, the 1943-S Bronze Cent, advice for new coin dealers, and notable auctions. On to the links…
There have been a number of recent articles calling for a renewed upswing for gold.
A possible catalyst might be the outcome of the latest Federal Reserve meeting.
It’s always interesting to read opinions on coins from non-collectors. US News & World Report likes the stock market better than the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle.
Dave Harper provides a run down of some of the events from this year’s ANA convention.
The charity auction for “Lunch with Halperin” brings $12,650.
The latest Presidential Dollar & First Spouse Medal Set will go on sale tomorrow. Will the set eventually sell for the high premiums being paid for the previous sold out sets?
The story of the recently acquired 1943-S Bronze Cent is covered by MSNBC.
In related news, NGC has certified the coin and graded it AU-53.
CoinWorld has some advice for new coin dealers looking to attend local coins shows.
And now for some notable auctions. An fabulous 1942/1-D Mercury Dime graded PCGS MS65FB if you can afford it.
This bag of 1,000 Uncirculated 1923 Peace Dollars was supposedly bought in 1967 and has been put away since.
And lastly, the #1 Ranked NGC Set for State Quarters. All 100 are graded NGC PF 70 Ultra Cameo!
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