Welcome to Coin Update!
We’re back to bring you another round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, a second story about the missing gold at the Royal Canadian Mint. Also, the four double die reverse varieties identified for the 2009 Formative Years Lincoln Cent, new coins for Henry VIII, how to avoid purchasing counterfeit coins, NGC’s Edge View holder, two articles on the $3 gold piece, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A follow up on the previous story about missing precious metals at the Royal Canadian Mint. According to the article, the discrepancy could amount to several million dollars.
US Mint gold and silver bullion sales saw declines from the prior month, however, they remain above the amounts from the same year ago period.
Four different varieties have been identified for the 2009 Lincoln Formative Years Doubled Die. The doubling occurs on the reverse of the coin around the area of Lincoln’s hand holding the book.
The Royal British Mint is issuing coins featuring Henry VIII. Coins will be available in platinum, gold, silver, and copper nickel. The platinum version is limited to a mintage of 100 and is priced at £4,400.
David Hall writes about how to avoid purchasing counterfeit coins. Although the issue has gotten increased attention lately, he points out there have been many instances of counterfeit coins in the past.
What do you think of NGC’s Edge View Holder? Here’s the first and second impressions from A.C. Dwyer.
Larry Stack recently departed from the numismatic firm Stack’s after more than three decades. No formal statement was given for his departure and he was not permitted to provide comments.
The Heritage Blog takes a look at the $3 Gold Piece.
Over at CoinLink, Doug Winter takes a look at recent prices for some choice $3 Gold Pieces and provides some impressions on the market for the odd denomination.
An interesting local story that takes a look at precious metals, coins, and currency as an investment class. Quote from the article: “Stock prices can bounce wildly – a $1,000 investment might be worth twice that in a short time but just as easily could drop to half that in value. Precious metals, coins and currency seem to have long-term stability.”
And now for some notable auctions. To go with one of today’s stories, here are the current eBay auctions for 2009 Lincoln Cents with the Double Die Reverse.
Incredibly, a 1936 Proof Set, which remains sealed and unopened in the original box.
Last the 2008 Proof Gold Eagle 4 Coin Set.
Have a great evening!
