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Jan 2010 Rare American Coin Sales

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:54:14 GMT

We've completed our coin sales research for Jan 2010. While the economy may be in the doldrums, sales for ultra coin rarities are not. Making headline news in Jan was the sale of one of the five known 1913 Liberty Nickels. The coin was graded by NGC as PF-64, and once belonged in the famed Olsen collection. It sold for $3.74 million. In second place for the month was a 1927-D $20 Double Eagle. It graded MS-66 PCGS and traded hands for nearly $1.5 million. Third place went to another Double Eagle, this one a 1921 in MS-64 PCGS, selling for $322,000.

US Coin Values Advisor Now Accepts Direct Advertising

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:00:40 GMT

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.

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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.

1913 Liberty Nickel Sells for $3.74 Million

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 13:46:02 GMT

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".

The 2008 State Quarters Honor Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:16:46 GMT

The 2008 state quarters are the last of the 50 State Quarters Program. Check here for complete State Quarters list. Coin collecting State Quarters has brought many new people to the hobby.

Morgan Dollar Trend Report Available for Download

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:42:35 GMT

A new Morgan Dollar report is available for immediate download from US Coin Values Advisor. The report is formatted for easy printing, and contains the same value trend information and percentage return computations as our online reports PLUS a bonus feature called the Collector Index. The index assigns a color-coded grade to every Morgan Dollar date to gauge collector interest. Morgan Dollars getting high grades are the dates most likely to enjoy the strongest price increases in the future. This report is a valuable tool for collectors seeking Morgan Dollars that not only look good in their collection, but are destined to increase in value faster than other members of the series. Collector Index grades are based on past performance, and are the best way to set future expectations.

New Video Tour of ANA Museum

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:07:10 GMT

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.

Mint Reveals Images of 2009 First Spouse Coinage

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 21:15:18 GMT

On Dec 23, 2008, the US Mint revealed images for the 2009 First Spouse Coinage. The 2009 honorees are: Anna Harrison, Letitia Tyler, Julia Tyler, Sarah Polk, and Margaret Taylor. The coins will be released at separate times throughout 2009.

New Lincoln Cent for 2009 Coming

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 22:22:57 GMT

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.

2009 Presidential Dollar Coin Images Released by US Mint

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 00:38:12 GMT

The US Mint has released images of the 2009 Presidential Dollar coins. The honorees for 2009 are William Henry Harrison (9th president), John Tyler (10th), James K. Polk (11th), and Zachary Taylor (12th).

The 2009 presidential coin features the motto "In God We Trust" on the front side. Previously, the motto was inscribed on the edge of the presidential dollar coin, but a public outcry convinced the government to make the reference to God more easily visible.

Cause of 2004-D Wisconsin Error Coin Revealed

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:47:09 GMT

A scientific inquiry into the extra leaf error on a small number of 2004-D Wisconsin State Quarters yields evidence of the probable cause.