Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the latest US Mint sales report contains the debut figures for the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle, but were sales really that low? Also, key date coins, Saint Gaudens’ Indian Head Eagle, Louis Eliasberg collection, Simpson Seated Liberty Dimes, Perth Mint bullion demand, Abraham Lincoln Dollars, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The US Mint numismatic sales report comes early this week and includes the debut figures for the 2010 Proof Silver Eagle, among other newly released products.
With sales at an unexpectedly low 272,212, were the opening figures for the Proof Silver Eagle under reported?
An article from the PCGS Library about the importance of key date coins.
Numismaster provides a look at Saint Gaudens’ other gold coin design, the Indian Head Eagle, beginning with a brief biography of the designer.
Some interesting information on Louis Eliasberg’s U.S. coin collection. Apparently one coin was missing: an 1866 no motto $20 gold piece.
Thoughts on the Simpson collection of Seated Liberty Dimes that was sold at the Heritage Long Beach Sale.
The latest of several reports from world mints about gold and silver bullion demand. Although the Perth Mint has scaled back production from the 2008 highs, they suggest a gain of about 50% for silver coin sales compared to the prior year.
Coin values online recaps some information about American Silver Eagles, including premium increase, bullion sales, the recent proof coin offering, and prices.
Another edition of “How I got started in coin collection” that goes through a 60 year history of collecting with a very unfortunate ending.
Last week the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar was released. Here is an article provides some historical information about our 16th President.
And now for some notable auctions. First, a collection of 1986 to 2008 Proof Silver Eagles in original US Mint boxes with COAs.
Next, an auction for the 2006 to 2008-W Uncirculated $5 Gold Eagles. The collectible uncirculated version of the Gold Eagle has been canceled for the past two years.
Last a big lot of 40 2009-2010 Lincoln Two Roll Sets, which includes 8 sets each from the four 2009 bicentennial designs and the new 2010 design.
That’s it for this update. See you next time!
