November 5, 2009: US Marshals Coin Proposal, 1933 Double Eagle NGC MS 66, 1970 Gold Penny
Welcome to Coin Update!
We're back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from all over the internet! First, details on a recently introduced bill which seeks some unique gold commemorative coins for the US Marshals Service. Also, US Mint bullion sales for October, NGC grades ten 1933 Double Eagles, US Virgin Islands Quarter Cover, reforming America's currency, a counterfeit gold penny, Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set, amazing metal detector find, and notable auctions. On to the links...
A recently introduced bill seeks to authorize commemorative coins for the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Marshals Service. The program would include one ounce $5 face value gold coins struck in high relief with incuse edge lettering.
More from Coin Update News:
US Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales for October 2009
The next product from the United States Mint will be the U.S. Virgin Islands Quarter First Day Cover, scheduled for release on November 10.
NGC has encapsulated and graded the ten 1933 Saint Gaudens Double Eagles, which are the subject of an ongoing lawsuit concerning their ownership. The highest grade of MS 66 was awarded to a single coin. NGC was asked to certify the coins on behalf of the U.S. Secret Service.
More from Coin Collector's Blog about the authors ideas to reform America's currency. Here's part two and part three of the series.
Collector praise for the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set. I have received my set and have to agree that it was very well done.
The Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar will be used for the coin toss at an upcoming Notre Dame football game.
An offbeat story about a counterfeit gold penny. Usually counterfeiting turns something of little value into something perceived to have greater value. In this case, an artist intentionally did the opposite.
In the wake of the theft of coin dealer Julian Leidman's inventory following a show, some recommendations from the president of the Numismatic Crime Information Center about how to avoid becoming a victim.
An amateur treasure hunter discovered more than £1 million worth of Iron Age gold after "about seven paces" of his first ever outing.
And now for some notable auctions. Despite a flood of listings, the Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Set continues to sell for more than double the issue price. There are currently more than 400 sets listed for sale on eBay.
A key date coin in top grade. Here's a 1916-D Mercury Dime graded PCGS MS63. The seller has listed the coin with no reserve.
All five 1999 Silver State Quarters graded PCGS PR70DCAM. These coins drive a big premium in top grade.
That's it for today. Have a wonderful evening!
