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We’re back with one more round up of coin collecting news and articles to finish up the week! First, the United States Mint has issued their 2009 Annual Report recapping the year and providing financial results. Also, the 2010 Native American Dollar launch ceremony, Theodore Roosevelt vs. George Washington, Stack’s family library, collecting coins from circulation, famous Romans on ancient coins, rarest early Quarter Eagles, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint 2009 Annual Report has been released. On Mint News Blog, there are some brief highlights of the report that might be of particular interest to collectors.
Coin Update News has a recap of the United States Mint 2009 Financial Results.
On Monday, January 25, 2010, the US Mint will host the launch ceremony for the 2010 Native American Dollar in New York City. The Mint offered the numismatic rolls for sale today ahead of the ceremony.
A brief article about the Citizen’s Coinage Advisory Committee’s recommendation to place Theodore Roosevelt on the obverse of America the Beautiful Quarters, rather than George Washington. The CCAC backed down from their recommendation due to a lack of support in Congress.
Would you buy the 1913 Liberty Nickel if you had $3.7 million to spare? The majority of Numismatic News readers answered “no.”
The Stack’s family numismatic library realized $1,003,950 at auction. Estimates for the 500 lots had been $540,000. Every lot found a buyer.
An article from Paul M. Green, which imparts some of the fun of assembling a collection from circulation. The article also lets reader in on some of his collecting habits as a child and how he got started with coins.
The next article in the series on Ancient Coins by David Vagi of NGC. This article covers another group of famous Romans you can collect on coins.
Doug Winter provides another “ten rarest” article, this time focusing on the rarest early Quarter Eagles.
And now for some notable auctions. Modern Coin Mart has another big selection of no reserve auctions listed, including this 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set graded PCGS MS70 First Strike.
The price levels for the 2008 fractional Gold Buffalo coins continue to astound. Here’s the 2008-W Proof Gold Buffalo 4 Coin Set graded PCGS PR70DCAM First Strike.
Last, the 1908 Saint Gaudens Double Eagle No Motto NGC MS 67 from the Wells Fargo hoard.
That wraps up another week. Have an excellent weekend!
