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Rare Coin Database Updated for Dec 2011

December 2011 was a slow month for ultra rare US coins. December is typically not a hot month for big coin sales. The highest priced coin we found that sold in December was a 1913-S Barber Quarter, graded MS-67 by NGC. It brought $46,000. Second place went to an 1895 PF-64 PCGS Morgan Silver Dollar, selling for $44,563. Third highest was a 1907 $20 Double Eagle in MS-65 PCGS. The Hi Relief, Wire Rim variety specimen sold for $43,125.

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Rare Coin Values Index Down Slightly to Start 2012

The Rare Coin Values Index fell slightly in Jan 2012, standing at 383.37. This is down from the record high index score of 384.18 in Dec 2011.

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Gobrecht Silver Dollars Numismatic Coin Values

Gobrecht Silver Dollars were issued starting in 1836. This silver dollar coin value guide shows how much coin collectors will pay to acquire a Gobrecht dollar.

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The 1933 Double Eagle is the most valuable gold coin ever produced by the U.S. Mint.

The story of the elusive 1933 Double Eagle is told. This gold coin is worth millions of dollars.

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New Section Devoted to Current US Coin Values

US Coin Values Advisor specializes in researching long term historical price trends of United States coins. Now, we've teamed with Numismaster to bring you a section dedicated to current coin values. Now, in addition to studying past trends as a guide to future expectations, you can easily find out what a coin is worth in today's marketplace. Our plan is to post current prices for most, if not all, US coin groups.

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Our Civil War Coinage Page Updated

New information has been added to our "Money of the Civil War" chapter. Write ups on the Confederate Cent and other Confederate coinage are now included along with images.

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New "Find the Mint Mark" Section

US Coin Values Advisor announces the launch of our new "Find the Mint Mark" section. Over the years, we've received many requests for help in finding the Mint Mark on various US coins. There are many blown up photos designed to show collectors where to look for the tiny Mint Mark.

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Morgan Dollar Report Updated for 2011

The Morgan Dollar Value eReport has been updated for 2011. To no one's surprise, the dates rated the highest in the previous edition of the report still hold the highest spots in the update. The report is available for immediate download in PDF format.

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Retail Price Guide for American Silver Eagle Bullion Coins

Over the years, US Coin Values Advisor has received numerous requests for value trend data on the popular American Silver Eagle bullion coin. We're pleased to announce we now are tracking Silver Eagle retail sales on eBay to approximate true market values, for both graded and ungraded Silver Eagles. Now buyers have a place to check current value trends before making a commitment to buy.

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U.S. Coin Sells for Record High Price

On May 14, a 1794 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar was sold for $7.85 million. This is the most ever paid for a coin. The dollar is believed to be the first silver dollar minted by the United States. It is the finest known example of this rare date, grading MS-66 by PCGS.

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Announcing the Rare Coin Values Index

We have developed a new feature called the Rare Coin Values Index. The Index is designed to measure the overall direction of the US rare coin market. The Index tracks price trends from the year 2000 to the present. Updated monthly.

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US Coin Values Advisor Now Accepts Direct Advertising

US Coin Values Advisor announces that for the first time ever, we are accepting display ads directly from coin dealers and other numismatic-related businesses.

Advertisers can purchase ads in formats of 468x60, 160x600, 160x320, and 160x160.

We have around 300,000 page views monthly (very high for a coin site), but since we're just starting out and want to encourage advertisers to give us a try, we're offering rates as low as $10 monthly.

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1913 Liberty Nickel Sells for $3.74 Million

On Jan 8th, a 1913 Liberty Nickel was sold at auction for $3.74 million. This nickel is known as the "Olsen specimen", and was once famously owned by King Farouk of Egypt. Of the five known examples of this exceedingly rare date, the Olsen specimen is the second finest, grading PF-64 NGC with CAC sticker.

This particular coin gained notoriety after appearing in the television series of "Hawaii 5-O" in 1973. The name of the episode was The "$100,000 Nickel".

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New Video Tour of ANA Museum

A young visitor to the American Numismatic Association headquarters in Colorado Springs has made a video of her museum tour. If you've never seen the ANA money museum before, this is your chance to catch a glimpse of their displays, which includes the ultra rare 1913 nickel.

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New Lincoln Cent for 2009 Coming

There will be a new Lincoln Cent in 2009. Throughout the year, four different reverse designs will be featured, depicting chapters from the life of Abraham Lincoln. The new Lincoln Cent debuts on Feb 12, Lincoln's birthday.

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