Coin Update

Welcome back to Coin Update!

We hope you had a wonderful weekend. Now it’s time for another round up of coin collecting news. First, a metal detector discovery in the Netherlands. Also, some products already sold out at the US Mint’s Last Chance Sale, Direct Ship Presidential Dollars, thoughts on eBay’s recent changes, State Quarter Poll, the 1893-S Morgan Dollar, and notable auctions. On to the links…

A hobbyist with a metal detector recently discovered a cache of ancient Celtic gold and silver coins in the Netherlands.

It’s only been a few days, but numerous offerings from the US Mint’s Last Chance Sale have already sold out.

Susan Headley reports on the US Mint’s Direct Ship Program for Presidential Dollars, including information about whether the Martin Van Buren Dollar will be available under the program.

If you regularly sell on eBay, you might be aware of their push for sellers to offer lower prices and free shipping. They accomplish this through the use of “Best Match” and seller incentives. Some very thoughtful perspectives on this strategy and its consequences were recently posted here and here.

Coin World is running a State Quarters Poll. You can take the poll here.

CoinLink has some detailed information on the 1893-S Morgan Dollar that recently sold for more than $1 million dollars.

Numismaster provides an interesting tour of various error coins.

The Boston site of the first Mint in British North America is commemorated by a historic marker.

And now for some notable auctions. First year of issue 1913 Buffalo Nickel Type 1 Graded NGC MS 66. It’s in an older style holder.

There 2008-W Silver Eagles graded NGC MS 70 are offered in packs of 10. The price is very reasonable.

Last a dramatic error coin. This 1971-D Washington Quarter is struck on a cent planchet. It’s encapsulated by NGC and graded MS 62 RB.

That’s it for today!