October 31, 2008: Premiums for Junk Silver, Roman Coin Treasure, State Quarter Poems

Welcome to Coin Update!

We're back for a double round up of coin collecting news from around the web!  First, more on the excessive premiums for acquiring physical silver. Also, the new ANS headquarters, one million pennies searched, Roman coin treasure, Dealer's Deal show, State Quarter Poems, and notable auctions. On to the links...

In the last update, we saw the high premiums for 100 ounce silver bars.  Here's a look at the premiums for 90% silver coins or junk silver. Dealer buy prices went from $1 below spot to $3 above spot in just a few months.

Gold is set to finish its worst month since 1983. The price of gold has declined 16% during October.

The new headquarters of the American Numismatic Society has opened at 75 Varick Street in New York City. US Mint Director Edmund Moy was on hand to cut the ribbon.

Dave Harper asks: What's your most important coin?

Can you believe Cheap, Green and Happy searched over one million pennies so far during 2008?

An "exceptional" hoard of Roman coins discovered in Wales is declared treasure.

PNG launches "Dealer's Deal" show in Las Vegas. The show experiments with a new concept which will include dealers and only a limited number of collector guests.

The finest known 1907 Ultra High Relief Saint Gaudens $20 Gold will be the highlight of an exhibit of the 100 Greatest US Coins at the Santa Clara Coin, Stamp & Collectibles Expo.

Numismaster takes a look at one of the most popular modern coin series The American Silver Eagle.

If you're looking for a change of pace with your coin research, check out 50 State Quarter Poems. Each state has an historically accurate, unique 20 line poem inspired by its quarter. Here is the poem for New Hampshire.

And now for some notable auctions. First, a nice example of the Extra Leaf Wisconsin Quarter Error PCGS MS65.

With the drop in silver, maybe it's time to pick up a set of Silver Eagles. Here are all the 1986-2008 Proof Silver Eagles graded NGC PF 69 Ultra Cameo.

And last, this Peace Dollar has a common date and common grade, but the toning makes the coin exceptional.

Have a fun and Happy Halloween!