January 29, 2010: Presidential Dollar Images, Buffalo Nickels, 2010 Kennedy Halves
Welcome to Coin Update!
We're back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from all over the internet! First, coin images are released for the upcoming 2010 Presidential Dollar coins. Also, reviewing the US Mint's numismatic program results, CFA recommendations on the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters, Buffalo Nickels history, 2010 Kennedy Half Dollars on sale, PVC contamination, Britain's oldest Roman coin, a potentially unique branch mint proof double eagle, and notable auctions. On to the links...
Coin images for the 2010 Presidential Dollars have been released by the United States Mint. Previously, only line art versions were available.
The final installment of the Coin Update News coverage of the US Mint's financial results. This section deals with their numismatic product revenues, which declined 21% from the previous year.
In the last update, we presented the feedback and recommendations from the CCAC on the 2011 America the Beautiful Quarters design candidates. Here are the comments and recommendations from the Commission of Fine Arts.
A great article on the Buffalo Nickel, providing details and background leading up to the creation of the design and release of the coins.
Today 2010 Kennedy Half Dollar bags and rolls went on sale at the US Mint.
The coin to be used for the opening coin toss for this year's Super Bowl has been in space. It was carried on Shuttle Atlantis' journey to the International Space Station.
Explaining PVC contamination- what it is, how it can harm coins, and how you can determine if a plastic storage flip contains PVC.
On a related note, here are pictures of a 1937 Texas Commemorative Half Dollar with PVC residue, before and after conservation by NCS.
A silver coin which was uncovered in the year 2000 with a hoard of 5,000 other coins, has just been identified as the oldest Roman coin found in Britain.
Examination of the possibly unique Proof 1907-D Double Eagle, which was sold at the FUN convention for more than half a million dollars.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a very interesting listing for a 2 oz. silver planchet struck with canceled dies of an 1885-CC Morgan Dollar. The listing provides some background on the circumstances of its creation.
Every few months, I receive seem to receive inquiries from random collectors asking about the US Mint's Historical Signature Sets. This product sold in low numbers and was canceled after two years. Here's the Andrew Jackson Historical Signature Set, which usually fetches quite a premium. The same seller has the other seven sets up for auction separately.
Last, a look at the selection of Silver Eagle Rolls available.
That's wraps up another week. Have a great weekend!
