Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back with another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the upcoming start of sales for the United States Mint’s 2012 Infantry Soldier Silver Dollar commemorative coins. Also, a new US Mint sales report, the pace of Silver Eagle bullion sales, more on possible coin composition changes, a memorable auction from 1978, Mark Twain commemorative coins, unique proof gold coin discovered, coin conservation, early half dimes, 1933 double eagle European tour, and notable auctions. On to the links…
On February 16, the US Mint will begin sales of the Infantry Soldier Silver Dollars. The product offerings will include the individual proof coin, individual uncirculated coin, and the Defenders of Freedom Set.
NGC will recognize the coins included in the Defenders of Freedom Set on their holders. In the past, such designations were generally only given to coins from US Mint products which included coins exclusive to the sets.
A new US Mint sales report includes the opening figures for the recently released Chickasaw Five Ounce Silver Uncirculated Coins and the El Yunque Quarter Three Coin Set. Both products experienced higher sales than the previous release within the respective product lines.
Steve Roach reports on the strong demand for Silver Eagle bullion coins during January 2012, although the pace of sales has slowed considerably during the first half of February.
The proposal within President Obama’s 2013 Budget to allow coins to be made from alternate materials is mentioned in articles by the Atlantic Wire and CNN Money.
The CFA and CCAC will review newly prepared design candidates for the 2013 Perry’s Victory International Peace Monument Quarter and two Congressional gold medals.
When renovating an old building, a French champagne producer found in the ceiling 497 U.S. gold double eagles worth about $980,000.
John S. Queen recalls an astounding and memorable auction that he conducted in 1978.
Supporters of the potential Mark Twain commemorative coins are trying to push the bill along.
NGC has recently identified and certified a proof 1854 $10 Gold Piece. Jeff Garrett called the discovery “one of the most significant numismatic stories of the last decade.”
Continuing the discussion on the definition of coin doctoring, this Numismatic News Viewpoint suggests it may also be necessary to establish a definition for coin conservation.
Coin Rarities & Related Topis discusses the early half dimes included in the Heritage FUN auction held in January.
CoinWorld has details on the European tour for one of the Smithsonian’s 1933 Double Eagles.
Doug Winter has an interesting article on the Numismatic Versus, or a comparison of coin collecting methods.
Here is an article about a bank and depository institution in a dispute over a cache of coins worth $17 million, which includes 12,000 missing edge lettering $1 coins.
And now for some notable auctions. First, the 1922 “No D” Lincoln Cent graded PCGS MS62BN. This variety where coins struck at the Denver Mint do not carry a mint mark is only known because the Philadelphia Mint did not strike cents that year.
Next, the 2008 American Buffalo Celebration Coin, which was a regular bullion coin offered in special packaging as part of the short lived “celebration series.”
Last, a nice 1833 Capped Bust Half Dollar graded PCGS MS62 with CAC sticker.
That’s it for another update. See you next time!
NGC removed the article about special pedigree ID for Defender of Freedom set.