Monthly Archives: December 2017
David Lawrence Sells 1879 $4 Stella For $1 Million
David Lawrence Rare Coins (DLRC) brokered one of the rarest U.S. gold issues from the 19th Century -- an 1879 Coiled Hair $4 Gold Stella graded PCGS Proof 66 Cameo.
Sold for just over $1 million and now one of the newest members of the PCGS Million Dollar Coin Club, the rarity can be traced back several generations as it was once part of the fabled Garrett and Buddy Ebsen Collections [...]
US Mint Sales: George Rogers Clark 5 Oz Coin Debuts
The U.S. Mint's newest 5-ounce collectible was its second strongest weekly seller. Celebrating George Rogers Clark National Historical Park in Indiana, the 3-inch coin launched on Dec. 5 for $149.95.
It scored six-day sales of 14,612 for the second quickest start in the series this year. For comparison, the last nine issues opened with sales of [...]
Gold Bounces From 5-Month Low; Rises More After Fed Raises Rates
Precious metals futures ended mostly higher Wednesday, led by gains in silver and gold. The pair moved further ahead in after-hours trading following the FOMC announcement to raise interest rates.
Gold for February delivery gained $6.90, or 0.6%, to close at $1,248.60 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold and Silver Close Around 5-Month Lows
Precious metals were mixed yet again Tuesday with all but palladium falling. Gold and silver futures logged about 5-month lows.
Gold for February delivery declined $5.20, or 0.4%, to settle at $1,241.70 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
PCGS to Exhibit Miller/Ashmore Morgan Dollars Super Set at January 2018...
Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) will display the Miller/Ashmore Morgan Dollars Super Set at the 63rd annual Florida United Numismatists (FUN) convention held Jan. 4 to 7, 2018 in Tampa, Florida.
The Morgan Dollars Super Set, Circulation Strikes (1878-1921), consists of 331 Morgan Silver Dollars, including the standard Morgan major variety rarities and the Major VAM set with many scarce VAM rarities [...]
Gold and Silver End Around 21-Week Lows
Precious metals were mixed Monday. Gold and silver futures closed only slightly lower. Both, however, settled at about 21-week lows.
Gold for February delivery dipped $1.50, or 0.1%, to close at $1,246.90 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Gold Ends Week at 20-Week Low, Silver Down on the Year
Precious metals futures ended mixed on Friday. Gold logged a second straight day of declines and settled at a 20-week low. Silver -- while snapping a string of losses that stretched to seven sessions -- not only ended lower on the week but also moved into the red for the year.
Gold for February delivery on Friday fell $4.70, or 0.4%, to close at $1,248.40 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange [...]
Canadian 2017 $15 Wolf Coin Features Glow-in-the-Dark Eyes
The Royal Canadian Mint is now selling the final of three coins from its Animal Eyes series which features the extraordinary eyes of some of Canada's unique wildlife.
The 3-coin program highlights some of the nation's best nocturnal hunters with designs showcasing a unique enamel effect and glow-in-the-dark technology [...]
Collection Rarities Anchor Legend’s Regency Auction XXIV
Legend Rare Coin Auctions will present the 24th Regency Auction in conjunction with the popular PCGS Members' Show on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 14, at Caesar's in Las Vegas.
As always, Legend's boutique auction venue has brought together impressive collections that anchor the sale. All told, there are 392 lots that will cross the auction block [...]
Perth Mint Gold and Silver Bullion Sales Slow Markedly in November
Australian bullion sales in November sank from their quickened pace in October and from a year earlier, according to figures published Dec. 4 by The Perth Mint of Australia.
The sales registered against a backdrop of mixed precious metals in November with LBMA prices rising 0.8% for gold and falling 1.5% for silver [...]