Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the web! First, the design candidates for a Congressional Gold Medal to honor the astronauts of the Apollo 11 lunar landing. Also, 2009 silver quarters set back on sale, US Mint sales report, Heritage Coinfest auction results, unusual ancient fake coin, coin price guides, the penny debate, coin quiz, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee recently reviewed the design candidates for the New Frontier Congressional Gold Medal honoring the space missions of the Apollo 11 and Mercury Atlas 6.
After apparently selling out last week, the 2009 DC & US Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set is back on sale at the US Mint. The set, priced at $29.95, contains coins with a silver value of $26.91.
The latest US Mint sales report shows the continued climb for 2010 Proof Gold Eagle sales and a 3 week winning streak for the 2010 Proof Set.
The recently completed Heritage Coinfest auction had $9.42 million in total sales, led by an 1879 “Washlady” Dollar, which brought $161,000.
Here is some more in depth analysis of the top auction lots within Greg Reynold’s Rarities & Related Topics.
An unusual metal detecting find- a “terrible fake” Roman silver coin made by a forger 2,000 years ago. Because of its unusual nature, it is valued at £3,000.
Some frequent questions and answers related to coin pricing and coin price guides.
A Dunkin Donuts store has adopted a policy to round transactions up or down to the nickel. This sets the stage for an article on the basic arguments for and against the penny, including the “hidden agendas” of the most vocal parties.
A fun “Believe it or Not” Coin Quiz to test your knowledge. (I got questions 1, 2, 3, and the bonus correct.)
And now for some notable auctions. First, a complete run of 1986-2008 Proof Silver Eagles in the original US Mint boxes with COAs.
Next, the 2000-W Library of Congress Gold & Platinum $10 Commemorative graded PCGS MS70.
Last, one of the hard to find Coin Dies Sets offered by the US Mint for the 1995-1996 Olympic Commemorative Silver Dollars. This one is for the obverse of the Track and Field coin.
That wraps up another update!
