Rare Coin Database Updated for June Sales
[22 Jul 2008 at 9:28pm]
Publicized sales of the most valuable of all American coins for June 2008 have been added to our rare coin database. Leading the pack this month was a 1795 $5 Capped Bust Small Eagle gold coin, graded MS-65 by PCGS, selling for $586,500. Coming in second was an 1880 $4 Flowing Hair, graded PF-64 by PCGS, bringing $431,250. Coming in third was a 1792 half disme (technically a pattern coin, as the first regular production US coins were not minted until 1793), graded MS-63 PCGS, changing hands for $402,500.
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Peace Dollars Updated for 2008
[4 Jul 2008 at 8:27am]
Coin Value Tables for each member of the Peace Dollar group have been updated to include 2008 trends. Most trends are up since 2006, the last time the tables were updated. Many of the increases are related to the rise in the price of silver bullion, though collector pressure continues to be a factor.
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Lincoln Cent Value Trends Updated for 2008
[30 Jun 2008 at 9:52pm]
We've updated value trends for the Lincoln Cent series. Since our last update in 2006, there have been significant price hikes across the board, for many common date, semi-key, and key dates.
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Indian Head Cents Updated for 2008
[21 Jun 2008 at 7:29am]
The Coin Value Tables for the Indian Head Cent series have been updated to include 2008 values. Since our last update in 2006, we have seen considerable price advancements, especially for the key dates in the series, the 1877 and 1909-S. The lower grades for the key dates, G and VG, where most collectors of ordinary means concentrate their purchasing activity, enjoyed the strongest gains.
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Buffalo Nickel Value Trends Updated for 2008
[13 May 2008 at 9:13pm]
The Buffalo Nickel Coin Value Tables are now updated for 2008. The tables were previously upated in 2006. Since then, we've seen strong price increases across the board, especially for key date coins in lower grades, which appeal to a broad range of collectors. The 1913-S Type 2 and 1937-D 3-legged buffalo enjoyed very sharp price surges.
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1804 Silver Dollar Sells for $3.738 million
[7 May 2008 at 5:44pm]
An 1804 Draped Bust Silver Dollar sold for $3.738 million on April 17. The winning bid was placed through the Internet. Prior to the sale, the fabled coin was professionally cleaned and judged by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation as a PF-62. The seller purchased the silver dollar in 1993 for $475,000.
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2008 Presidential Dollar Coins: Images and Issue Dates Released
[16 Jan 2008 at 7:38pm]
Images of the 2008 Presidential Commemorative coins are out. These are 5th-8th coins in the presidential coin series, honoring James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, and Martin Van Buren. The Mint also has announced the presidential dollar coin release schedule for 2008.
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Designs for 2008 First Spouse Coins Unveiled by the Mint
[6 Dec 2007 at 7:00pm]
On Nov 19, 2007, the US Mint unveiled designs for the 2008 First Spouse coins. The event was held at the White House. The First Spouse coinage of 2008 honors Elizabeth Monroe, Louisa Adams, the presidencies of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
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1894-S Barber Dime Sells for $1.9 million
[4 Aug 2007 at 7:02am]
A PF-66 Barber Dime, the finest known example of this classic numismatic rarity, sold for $1.9 million in July 2007. The seller paid "just" $1.32 million for the coin only two years ago.
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1913 Liberty Head V Nickel Sells for $5 million.
[23 May 2007 at 8:40pm]
April sales data for rare American coins is now posted. There wasn't much activity in the way of major auctions, but one private sale made blockbuster news. One of the five known 1913 Liberty Head V nickel changed hands for $5 million. This is the second highest price ever paid for a single US coin. Interestingly, this exact same coin was sold in mid-2005 for $4.15 million.
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Coins Worth Collecting: Key Dates for Each US Coin Series
[17 Apr 2007 at 10:02pm]
US Coin Values Advisor has started an offshoot from our Bullish US Coins section. We summarize many key dates across the range of US numismatics, with direct links to current eBay auctions. These coins worth collecting were selected based upon impressive value increases over a very long period in the past, and are likely to continue outpacing most other collectible coins in the future.
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More Bullish One Cent Coins Added
[3 Feb 2007 at 6:50am]
Four more one cent coins have been added to the Bullish List. These coins are destined to increase in value over time because of their wide appeal with serious collectors. The "rare pennies" added are: 1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 No-D, and 1931-S. Value trend histories are summarized, as well as a look back to the news events of those years.
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Presidential Dollar Coin Series Begins in Feb 2007
[27 Dec 2005 at 8:33am]
Beginning in Feb 2007, a presidential dollar coin series will be released by US Mint. Every year, four presidents are to be honored. Issuance schedule is set by order of presidential service. Get full details by clicking link.
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