Coin Update

Welcome to Coin Update!

Before you pack up for the weekend, here’s a round up of coin collecting news from around the internet. Precious metals rebound for the day, let’s hope the move continues into next week. Also, another coin dealer review, coin of the year, Presidential Dollar Errors in Mint Sets, a double die State Quarter, 2008 coin production, and notable auctions. On to the links…

Gold, silver, and platinum rebound. It’s a much needed break from gold’s stretch of nine down days in a row.

One of the Motley Fool writers steps up to the plate in defense of gold.

Susan Headley provides a coin dealer review of Littleton Coin Company. This was actually the first company I ever bought coins from.

More news about the up coming Coin of the Year process.

Presidential Dollars with missing edge lettering have been turning up in 2008 Mint Sets. Be sure to check out your sets!

Also take a look at your Wyoming State Quarters. A minor double die has been identified.

What is a faux rarity? And what do prices for faux rarities say about the coin market?

Here’s a new one. Egyptian sand is included within gold and silver commemorative coins featuring the Wonders of the Modern world.

Numismaster provides a look at coin production totals for 2008. Numbers are on pace to be much lower than 2007’s production.

And now for some notable auctions. First, this year’s 2008-D Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS69RD. It’s the Satin Finish version found in Mint Sets.

Next, the lower mintage 1904-S Barber Dime in high grade PCGS MS65. It has some interesting obverse and reverse toning.

And to wrap up the week, the ever popular 1909-S V.D.B. Lincoln Cent PCGS MS64RD.

Have a wonderful weekend!