Welcome back to Coin Update!
Here’s a round up of some of web’s recent coin related articles and blog posts. First, the US Mint releases the 2009 Silver Proof Set and prepares to raise the ordering limit for the 2009 UHR Double Eagle Gold Coin. Also, the high leaf and low leaf varieties for the Wisconsin Quarter, 2009 ANA Convention, Mint Stats, E Pluribus Unum motto, Mercury Dime series, “shrunken” Bahamas coins, CAC opens membership, 1933 Gold Coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint released the 2009 Silver Proof Set on Friday. The 18 coin set is priced at $52.95. On the same day, sales of the 2008 Silver Proof Set ended.
After more than six months, the 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin ordering limit will be raised from one coin to ten coins per household. What does this mean for secondary market prices and sales trends?
A coin video which examines the high-leaf and low-leaf varieties of the Wisconsin State Quarter with an electron microscope.
Are you attending the 2009 ANA Convention? Here are some recommendations on things you should check out.
The latest Mint Stats provided by Numismaster. This column reports that latest sales figures for US Mint products.
De-mystifying the motto “E Pluribus Unum” which appears on United States coins. This article is part one in a series.
A look at some current market trends for the Winged Liberty Head Dime or Mercury Dime series.
In response to rising base metal prices, the Bahamas “shrunk” some of the coins from 19 mm diameter to 16 mm diameter. Images of the original and “smaller type” from World Coin News.
Certified Acceptance Corp (CAC) has opened membership to individual collectors. Collectors who meet certain requirements will be able to submit certified coins directly.
The Heritage Blog examines United States gold coins from 1933. While the Double Eagle remains the topic of a court battle, the Eagle retains legal tender status for the few known pieces.
And now for some notable auctions. First, 2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent Proof Double Die Reverse graded and encapsulated by ANACS.
Something that doesn’t come along too often. A $2,000 Mint Sewn Bag of 2003-D Sacagawea Dollars. The auction started low and has no reserve.
A higher grade example of this popular Buffalo Nickel. It’s the 1937-D 3 Legged Buffalo Nickel NGC MS 63.
Last, the 1914 Proof Lincoln Cent PCGS PR65RD in an old rattler holder. This coin had a scant mintage of only 1,365.
That’s it for now. By the way, I am back from vacation so we should be on a full schedule once again!
