January 23, 2012: 2012 Numismatic Silver Eagles, Pricing Coins, NYINC Auction Results
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We’re back with another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the United States Mint may offer additional numismatic versions of the American Silver Eagle this year based on information in the annual report and a recent survey. Also, how coins are priced, forecasts for 2012, new series from Royal Canadian Mint, NYINC auctions, gold performance, National Silver Dollar Roundtable, classic collectible coins, and notable auctions. On to the links…
The United States Mint has plans to release a 2012-S Uncirculated Silver Eagle. A survey recently conducted on behalf of the US Mint also reveals other possible numismatic versions of the coin for this year.
Coin Collectors Blog has two recently provided two lengthy posts on how coins are priced. See part one and part two.
Dave Harper provides ten forecasts for 2012. Forecasts #1 and #2 are possible based on the first article in today’s round up.
An internationally renowned artist will design six celebratory coins for the Royal Canadian Mint featuring “ice cream cones, tooth fairies and smiley faces.”
CoinWorld reports that the auctions held in conjunction with the 2012 New York International Numismatic Convention realized more than $59 million, setting a new record.
More information on eBay’s decision to ban replica coin sales. Based on customer feedback many coins shown in pictures stamped “COPY’ weren’t delivered that way.
The World Gold Council has provided updated country statistics and commentary on gold’s performance during 2011.
CoinWeek has video coverage from the National Silver Dollar Roundtable.
Steve Roach discusses the increases in price for classic collectible coins over the past decade.
The wreckage of the HMS Victory will be raised from the sea after 250 years. The ship was believed to be carrying gold coins now worth £500 million.
A new Coingrader Capsule explores misused numismatic grades.
And now for some notable auctions. First, an 1881-S Morgan Dollar graded PCGS MS64, which has received a gold sticker from CAC.
Next, an auction for a lot of 10 uncirculated 1960 Franklin Half Dollar Rolls with an original bank bag included.
That’s it for the update. Have a great day!
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