Welcome to Coin Update!
Here’s your belated round up of coin collecting news from around the web. First, the gold eagle shortage goes mainstream. Also, the Presidential Dollar PR campaign, Jack Lee, the first $2 bill, the Black Swan, picking up change, Lincoln Cent key dates, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The current Gold Eagle shortage hits the mainstream with articles in the Wall Street Journal and Marketwatch.
Still bullish on gold? Four main arguments in favor of higher prices still remain intact.
Some insights into the US Mint’s Presidential Dollar PR campaign coming to Portland, Austin, Charlotte, and Grand Rapids.
PCGS’s memoriam for Jack Lee.
Heritage will auction the first $2 Bill ever printed by the United States.
Another country vies for the so-called “Black Swan” treasure discovered by Odyssey Marine Exploration.
There seems to be growing interest in picking up change found on the ground.
Numismaster takes a look at some of the classic key dates of the Lincoln Cent series.
And now for some notable auctions. To go with today’s article, here are two nice examples of the classic Lincoln Cent key dates: 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent PCGS MS64RD and 1955 Double Die PCGS MS63BN CAC.
A difficult to find 1936 Satin Proof Lincoln Cent PCGS PR64RD!
Another 1936 Proof. The 1936 Brilliant Proof Buffalo Nickel NGC PF 64.
See you all Friday!
