January 4, 2010: First 2010 US Mint Product, 1936 Canadian Dot Cent, Coin Auction Prices
Welcome to Coin Update!
Let's start the new year with the first round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the US Mint offers the first 2010-dated product through its Direct Ship Program along with a 2001-dated product. Also, Coingrader Capsule, 2010 Silver Eagles, the 1936 Canadian Dot Cent, Bickford international coinage pattern, 2009 coin auction prices, high-end copper coins, a currency time capsule, and notable auctions. On to the links...
The United States Mint began offering the first 2010-dated coins today. 2010 Native American Dollars were made available through the Direct Ship Program. Unexpectedly, 2001 Sacagawea Dollars were also made available.
The latest Coingrader Capsule has been published. You may have cherrypicked from raw coins or proof and mint sets, but have you tried cherrypicking "No Attribution" PCGS and NGC graded coins?
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2010 American Gold Eagle Availability
The 1936 Canadian "dot cent" sold for $402,500 at the Heritage auction ended Sunday. The coin was part of the "Canadiana Collection," which included some of the "best of the best" in Canadian coinage.
Collecting U.S. Coins on a Budget published on CoinLink includes recommendations for building a type set and common mistakes to avoid.
The Heritage Blog discusses the Bickford Pattern $10 coin, which was produced as part of a movement to create "international coinage."
A lengthy examination of auction prices for 2009 with resulting observations.
How many rare coins dropped into the Salvation Army kettles go unnoticed each year? An 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter was discovered during counting since it "just happened to be on the top of the tube." Found via Coinflation.
A newspaper article about a collector trying to start a new coin club in McAlester, Oklahoma. The article describes some of the prizes of his collection and his thoughts on the hobby.
A roll of quarters obtained from the bank turns out to be a currency time capsule. All of the quarters in the roll were from the 1940's. A fresh look at the State Quarters series.
Will the recent changes to the PCGS grading guarantee have an impact on the market for high end copper coins?
And now for some notable auctions. First, a complete set of 8 boxes of 2009 Lincoln Cents. This includes one 50-roll box from the Philadelphia and Denver Mint for each of the four designs.
Although the US Mint won't be accepting orders from authorized purchasers until January 19, 2010, there are many eBay sellers offering pre-sales for 2010 Silver Eagles.
Last, a unique item from numismatic history. A gold bullion deposit receipt from the Dahlonega Mint.
That's it for today. Have a great evening!
