Daily Archives: October 2, 2008
Motorbikes Five-Coin Silver Proof Set Launched by The Perth Mint of...
The Perth Mint of Australia launched a new proof set of silver coins depicting five classic motorbikes from around world. The set includes five, 1-oz legal tender coins made from 99.9% pure silver with each struck in proof quality.
The five-coin proof set celebrates America's Indian Chief of the 20's, Germany's BMW R12 from 30's and 40's, Britain's BSA Gold Star from the 50's and Norton Commando from the late 60's and early 70's, and finally, Japan's Honda Dream CB750 Four launched in 1969.
On the reverse of each coloured coin is one of these uniquely famous motorcycles, which appears to be racing past a background. Below is the motorcycle's manufacture's logo, and the coins $1 face value.
Gold and Platinum Plummet Nearly 5%, Silver Dives 13%
Daily Numismatic Headlines for October 2, 2008
500-Year Old Portuguese Shipwreck of Gold, Coins and Treasures to be...
Rare Lafayette Dollar Variety in DLRC Auctions this Week
Duvall 4-E Variety is Just the Second Reported Specimen
Virginia Beach, VA. DLRC Auctions is proud to offer this week the second known example of the rare Duvall 4-E variety of the Lafayette dollar. This variety was thought to be unique until the discovery of this coin, which has been graded AU58 Cleaned by Dominion Grading Service (DGS).
According to John Feigenbaum, President of David Lawrence Rare Coins, the coin has "the initial appearance of a mint state coin but the luster is almost too nice and lacks the frosty surfaces of a true mint state.
The coin has virtually no wear and has been very lightly cleaned to show evidence of wipe lines upon close examination in proper lighting. The only significant mark on either side of the coin is a 3 mm scratch on Washington's cheek. Without the mishandling, this coin might have otherwise graded MS63."