Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with one more round up of coin collecting news to take you into the weekend! First, the 2010 Proof Platinum Eagles are put on waiting list status, as the US Mint has received orders to satisfy the maximum mintage. Also, coverage of the James Buchanan Dollar launch ceremony, the continuing production and stockpiling of $1 coins, 2012 Star Spangled Banner Commemoratives, Susan Gamble, FBL Franklin Half Dollars, coin doctor lawsuit, the emperor of the United States, and notable auctions. On to the links…
After less than a week of availability, the US Mint has sold 10,000 of the 2010 Proof Platinum Eagles, representing the entire maximum mintage for the offering.
Local coverage of the launch ceremony for the James Buchanan Presidential Dollar, which was held at Buchanan’s former home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
On the topic of $1 coins, here’s a piece written by me for the Washington Post that discusses the odd overlap of legislative requirements that results in the Federal Reserve stockpiling one billion $1 coins and counting.
Star Spangled Banner Commemorative Coins will be issued in 2012 to celebrate the bicentennial of the writing of America’s national anthem. The bill authorizing production of $5 gold coins and silver dollar was signed into law earlier this week.
An article profiling United States Mint Artistic Infusion Program Master Designer Susan Gamble, whose designs have been used on 16 different U.S. coins. Her most recent design credits include the Franklin Pierce Presidential Dollar obverse and Abigail Fillmore First Spouse Coin reverse.
A 74.85 ounce bar of gold worth $550,000 was stolen from the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum where it had been on display for more than 20 years.
More tips from the PCGS Grading Room. This installment illustrates Full Bell Lines Franklin Half Dollars with pictures of 100% full bell lines, the minimum threshold for designation, partial lines, and almost no visible lines.
Nusmismatic News coverage of the ANA World’s Fair of Money, which includes impressions from numerous dealers.
Dave Harper provides updates on PCGS’s lawsuit against coin doctors.
The offbeat story of Joshua Abraham Norton, who declared himself emperor of the United States on September 17, 1859. Stack’s will auction one of the “bonds” issued by Emperor Norton.
And now for some notable auctions. With this year’s collectible offering sold out, here’s the lower mintage 2008-W Uncirculated Platinum Eagle 4 Coin Set. The coins are graded by NGC MS 69/69/69/70.
Next, the full set of eight satin finish 2010 P&D America the Beautiful Quarters with all coins graded NGC MS 68 SMS.
Last, the key date 1928 Peace Dollar PCGS MS64, started at 99 cents with no reserve.
That’s it for this week. Have a wonderful weekend!
