Welcome back to Coin Update!
After an enjoyable weekend, we’re back for another round up of coin collecting news! First, examining the two US Mint sell outs from last week, the US Mint’s bags and rolls, a commemorative coin for the fall of the Berlin Wall, twenty cent piece rarity, Columbian Exposition Half Dollar, numismatic experiences at the Nevada State Museum, an offbeat story of $20 Gold Double Eagles, and notable auctions. On to the links…
What was more important- the sell out of the Lincoln Commemorative or the sell out of the 2009 Lincoln Birthplace Two Roll Sets? Dave Harper picks the latter.
I would have to agree. The commemorative sell out was expected by many, as opposed to the roll set sell out which caught many by surprise. Here’s a post from Mint News Blog on the surprising popularity of the US Mint’s bags and rolls offerings for 2009.
From the aptly titled blog Beautiful World Coins, information and images of the upcoming Silver Proof Commemorative Coin to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Heritage will offer the 1876-CC twenty cent piece at Central States. Read the full story on CoinLink, which provides information on the rarity and the odd denomination.
Information and the back story for the 1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar.
An article on Numismatic News from William Robins who tells us about his experiences from an internship at the Nevada State Museum. If I remember correctly, he was named ANA’s 2008 Young Numismatist of the Year.
This is a very interesting/suspicious/bizarre coin related story found via Coinflation. A woman tried to buy groceries at Walmart with $20 Gold Double Eagles. When they refused to accept the coins, she cashed them in at the bank for face value. The bank teller bought the coins from the bank at face value and took them home. He was subsequently fired and forced to return the coins. The bank and local authorities are now attempting to track down the woman and/or find the owner of the coins.
And now for some notable auctions. To go with today’s stories, here’s a look at the US Mint’s 2009 Lincoln Cent Birthplace Two Roll Sets, which are driving incredible premiums.
Next, the desirable 1856 Flying Eagle Cent graded PCGS M62, incredibly offered with no reserve.
Last, an interesting 1995 Olympic Runner Proof Coin Die. It comes with a US Mint certificate of Authenticity signed by Philip N. Diehl.
How I get Puerto Rico Quater? Please let me know.
MMS
The US Mint sells rolls and bags directly at a premium:
http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&categoryId=36238&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=32738&top_category=32738
You can also try calling on some local banks (if you are in the US), although distribution seems to be delayed and sporadic.