Welcome back to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet to wrap up the week! First, a deconstruction of the popular 2008-W Proof and Uncirculated Gold Buffalo coins. Also, prices for the 2010 Proof and Mint Sets, Coingrader Capsule, new silver and niobium coin from Austria, 1909 VDB Matte Proof Lincoln Cent, “In God We Trust” on coins, another bill seeking to use gold as a method of payment, an incredible circulation find, interview with Kris Oyster, and notable auctions. On to the links…
From Mint News Blog, a look at some of the circumstances which have contributed to the incredible price appreciation for the 2008-W Gold Buffalo coins.
Prices for the US Mint’s 2010 Annual Sets will see an increase from the prior year. The 2010 Proof Set and 2010 Mint Set will each cost $31.95.
The third installment of the series from Coingrader Capsule on submitting coins to third party grading companies. This one discusses submitting coins to NGC with dealer submissions.
More from Coin Update News:
Austrian Mint Renewable Energy Silver and Niobium Coins
A 1909 VDB Lincoln Cent graded NGC PF 68 RD Star sold at auction for more than $200,000. The deal was completed on March 4 at the Whitman Baltimore Coin show.
An examination of “value compression” in the pricing of rare date gold coins. This refers to the narrowing price difference between different grades.
Dave Harper provides some numismatic history, following news that an appeals court upheld the use of the motto “In God We Trust” on coins.
An update from earlier this week included mention of Heidi Wastweet’s appointment to the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee. Here’s a post from Coin Collector’s Blog which examines some of her work.
A bill in Idaho seeks to legitimize trading gold for merchandise as a method of payment. About a month back, a bill in South Carolina sought to ban federal currency in favor of gold and silver.
One of the most unusual pocket change finds that I have seen reported. Here’s a report of an 1889 Three Cent Piece received in change.
An interview with Mr. Kris Oyster, the Managing Director of Numismatics for DGSE and Superior Galleries.
Why does Lincoln face right on the Lincoln Cent, while other circulating coins have portraits facing left? Here’s an exploration of the direction of profile busts on US coinage.
And now for some notable auctions. To go with today’s first story, here are the current auctions for 2008-W Proof and Uncirculated Gold Buffalo coins.
A top performing gold coin of the recent past, the 2001-W Capitol Visitor Center $5 Gold Coin graded NGC MS 70.
Last, a modern silver commemorative coin that was actually designed by Tiffany & Co. It’s the 1999-P Dolley Madison Silver Dollar.
That concludes another week. Have an excellent weekend!
