January 25, 2012: US Mint Sales Report, 1792 Half Disme, Rosie Rios Interview
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We’re back to bring you another fresh round up of coin collecting news and articles from around the internet! First, the latest sales report of numismatic products from the United States Mint includes the latest America the Beautiful Quarters Set. Also, other updates on US Mint products, Heritage Long Beach auction, more FUN convention articles, 1792 Half Disme, euro notes and coins, Royal British Mint, Rosie Rios interview, Goldman Sachs on gold, and notable auctions. On to the links…
A new sales report for US Mint numismatic products reveals a slow start for the 2012 America the Beautiful Quarters Proof Set, when compared to the prior year offerings and the recently released silver version of the set.
Mint News Blog provides some quick updates related to US Mint products, including the gold coin price increase, lower pricing for ATB Quarter bags and rolls, and the removal of a household ordering limit.
Heritage provides some of the highlights from the Long Beach U.S. Coins Signature Auction held from February 2-5, 2012.
A nice account of the FUN convention from a collector in attendance.
Continuing coverage of important coins included in the FUN auction from Coin Rarities & Related Topics. The latest installment focuses on the half dollars.
Steven L. Contursi of Rare Coin Wholesalers has donated a 1792 Half Disme valued at more than $220,000 to the ANA Money Museum.
In separate news, the ANA Money Museum has reported missing coins and items worth $420,590, outside of the recently reported theft. Ironically, one of the missing items is a 1792 half dime donated in 1978.
As Dave Harper prepares to go to the World Money Fair in Berlin, he discusses his experiences carrying and spending Euro notes and coins.
Will there be a flood of fakes into the Proixibid auction stream, following eBay’s policy change to ban replica coins from its listings?
Criticism of the Royal British Mint for issuing too many coins, in too many different metals, while raising prices. The Royal Mint argues that demand is strong and the premiums reflect the craftsmanship involved.
Bill Fivaz provides ten rules of thumb for coin collecting.
The Washington Post has an interview with Rosie Rios, Treasurer of the United States. She has direct oversight of the United States Mint, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, and Fort Knox.
Goldman Sachs has foretasted that gold will reach a new record this year. Gold had the best Bloomberg “riskless return” ranking among the commodities tracked.
And now for some notable auctions. First, th2 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Half Dollar graded PCGS MS64+ with CAC verification. This issue sees a big price jump at the next grade level.
Next, a group of 2000-2009 P&D Sacagawea Dollar rolls in US Mint wrappers. For most of these years, the coins were not issued for general circulation, but only within US Mint products.
Last, a group of four different Indian Quarter Eagles graded PCGS or NGC MS 62.
That’s it for the update. See you next time!
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