Gold Prices Touch 6-Week High, Silver Gains
Heritage Boston ANA Coin and Currency Auctions Realize $46+ Million
A simply stunning 1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. MS63 PCGS, no. 50 on Reverse, K-2, R.5, the standout territorial gold piece from the renowned Eliasberg-Oakwood Collection, added to its legend on Wednesday night, Aug. 11, when it brought $546,250 to lead Heritage Auctions' Boston, MA Signature® & Platinum Night ANA U.S. Coin Auction.
The total prices realized for the U.S. coin auction reached $34,065,984, including 15% Buyers Premium, for the 7,133 total lots in the auction, translating into a sell-through rate of 93.310% by lot.
2010 American Platinum Eagle Coins Nearly Sold Out at 8,268
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – August 17, 2010
9/11 Commemorative Medals in 2011
The United States Mint will strike up to 2 million silver medals in 2011 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
The medals are authorized by the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Medal Act, which President Barrack Obama signed into law (Public Law 111-221) on August 6, 2010.
$10 proceeds from each medal sold will go to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to support its operations and maintenance following its completion.
Gold, Silver, Metal Prices Commentary – August 16, 2010
Melbourne Cup Coins Commemorate 150th Anniversary
Bullion Prices and Business Weekly Update – August 14, 2010
PCGS CoinFacts Dealer Hall of Fame Inaugural Class
Doctored Coins Detected with PCGS Coin Sniffer’s Advanced Technology
