In the Hunt for Commemorative Gold?, NumisMaster.com:
When the economy is tough, and precious metals rise, coin collectors concentrate on inexpensive coins. Well, that certainly doesn't seem like the time to go looking at gold coins to see if there are any bargains out there. But what happens when we look with some uncommon eyes at the mintages? Gold is currently hovering at around $1,100 per ounce. So, if you are the type who has purchased gold bullion coins in the past, you'll know that the half ounce American Eagle gold coin should ...

Sydney Cove Medallion Portrayed on High Relief Silver Australian Coin, SilverCoinsToday.com
In a pairing that can only be called unique, the Perth Mint of Australia is releasing a coin and accompanying collectible china plate that celebrates a design created for a young Australia and first seen on a piece of Wedgwood pottery in 1789. The Sydney Cove Medallion Silver Proof Coin recalls that classic design which has earned a place of honor among many native Australians. Created by the famous Josiah Wedgwood (considered the 'Father of English Potters'), the design was placed on ...

2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coins Arriving Soon, CoinNews.net
In only a few short weeks, the United States Mint will start selling a commemorative coin which is sure to be a hit not only with traditional coin collectors, but also with many new-comers to the hobby. On March 23, 2010, the US Mint launches the 2010 Boy Scouts of America Centennial Silver Dollar. These coins, while standard in their composition and weight for a commemorative, are unique in the fact of their subject matter and the swarm of potential buyers they bring ...

Ten Most Significant U.S. Commemoratives Coins, CoinLink.com
When asked to write an article on the ten most significant U.S. commemorative coins for this issue, I chortled and thought to myself what an easy assignment this was going to be! I had just that day finished reading galleys for the commemorative coin section of the Coin World "Comprehensive Catalogue and Encyclopedia of U.S. Coins" edited by David T. Alexander and myself, and all of the material was fresh in my mind. However, when I went back over the listings ...

An Introduction to Commemoratives Coins, Pinnacle Rarities
This is the place to start learning if you're unfamiliar with US Commemorative Coins. What are commemorative coins, you ask? Commemorative coins are coins issued by the US Mints to recognize the achievements of the Nation. They are coins, and not medals or medallions, because they are monetized, they have a face value and can be used as money, for example a half dollar coin. They differ from regular issue US Coin because they are are struck primarily for collectors, rather than ...

Coin collector spots mistakes on Bhagat Singh coins package, TimesOfIndia.IndiaTimes.com
A coin collector of Godhra has spotted a typographical error on the packaging of a set of commemorative coins. The collector Dr. Nandan Parikh has discovered not one but two errors on the case of a set of commemorative coins on Shahid Bhagat Singh that were unveiled on the occasion of his birth centenary in 2007. The cover of the case on which the coin is mounted spells the occasion as 'Janmashaati' instead of 'Janmashati' in Hindi. But, more is store on the case that writes the martyr's name as 'Sagat' Singh instead ...

The Top 5 British Collector Coins from Panda America, Anglotopia.net
Panda America, official distributor for the Royal Mint has compiled a List of the Top 5 British coins, as follows: 1. Most Popular British Gold Coins, This category is won easily by the British Gold Sovereign, that has been issued almost continuously since the reign of Henry VII (1485-1509) with the same gold standard (7.99 gm. of .917 fine gold). The reverse design features St. George slaying a dragon. Various dates of sovereigns–starting under $400—are available by calling Panda America at ...

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US Mint Silver Eagle Bullion Coin Sales Top 6 Million, CoinNews.net
American Silver Eagle Bullion coins blasted off in January and have already topped the 6 million sales mark through to the first week of March, according to the latest figures from the United States Mint. That, despite a delayed January 19 release of the 2010-dated Silver Eagles and a week prior sell out of the 2009s. The silver bullion coins had their best ever January with authorized buyers ordering 3,592,500 — a significant feat given ...

Try First Issues When You Need a Challenge, NumisMaster.com:
Need a change of pace? Collecting can be more than filling holes in an album, or crossing off items on your want list. A creative approach to numismatics can enable a collector to build a unique collection that has its own challenges. A set of United States coins of their first year of issue makes an impressive, and different, collection. Some coins are very easy to find, maybe in change, while others are more scarce and ...

The Norweb-Bass MS66 1911-D Quarter Eagle, CoinLink:
The Norweb Collection was a legend while still owned by its namesake family, and while two decades have passed since the three auctions that dispersed most of it, time has only added to its importance to collectors. Quality and rarity are the chief watchwords; no discussion of early copper, colonials, proof silver, or early and Southern-Western gold would be complete without acknowledging the Norweb influence and ...

Why Kim Yu-na Coins Are Issued in Tuvalu, english.chosun.com
The Korean Olympic Committee on Friday said it will issue commemorative coins to celebrate Kim Yu-na's Olympic gold medal and share the moment of joy. But they will be issued in Tuvalu instead of Korea and have been minted in Perth, Australia. Tuvalu, a member of the British Commonwealth, lies northeast of Australia and has a population of just 12,000. The Kim Yu-na commemorative coins come in gold and ...

Relative value key point, CoinValuesOnline.com
Recently a reader asked why common-date certified Mint State 65 Morgan dollars retail for around $150, when 1-ounce silver rounds retail for several dollars over the spot price of an ounce of silver. The answer is that a finite number of Morgan dollars is available, while availability of silver rounds is generally unlimited. The increased interest in bullion over the past year has had a mildly positive effect on common Mint State ...

Silver can still be found in half dollar rolls, NumismaticNews.net
The half dollar minted in 1965 was different from its companion clad quarters and dimes. The 50-cent piece still contained some silver, continuing the tradition of silver coins. Also, the transition to a clad, silver-less coin would be that much easier. Silver content of the half dollar, according to the Coinage Act of 1965, came to 40 percent – a center core of 21 percent silver and 79 percent copper, with an outer cladding of ...

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DAV coin sales brisk, NumismaticNews.net:
The new silver coin honoring Disabled American Veterans is more than just a keepsake. A portion of its proceeds will be used to construct the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. And the funds are already coming in. During the 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life commemorative' first week of sales, collectors bought 66,209 proof silver $1 coins and 32,149 uncirculated ...

A Look at the US Mint 2010 Proof Set, CoinNews.net:
The United States Mint is introducing a new series of coins as a follow-up to the successful 50-State Quarters and last year’s District of Columbia & US Territories Quarters. Dubbed the America the Beautiful Quarters Program, these new strikes will also be included within several major numismatic products released by the Mint, including the 2010 United States Mint Proof Set®. The US Mint has yet to publicize the official ...

Coins From Alexander the Great Found in Syria, The New York Times:
More than 250 silver coins dating back to the time of Alexander the Great were unearthed in northern Syria, a Syrian archaeologist said Thursday. Youssef Kanjo, the head of archaeological excavations in the ancient city of Aleppo, said the coins were discovered two weeks ago in northern Syria when a local man was digging the foundations of his new home. The man handed the coins, that were ...

University nets set of rare coins, NJ.com:
Any mention of gold, silver and bronze made lately you'd think would be in reference to the recently wrapped-up Vancouver Olympics. At Princeton University, however, they're just talking about the latest additions to the school's numismatic collection. The oldest of the 117 new coins comprising the recently acquired Armenian Heritage Collection dates back more than 2,000 years. As a whole, the collection ...

Think Twice Before Cleaning Any of Your Coins, NumisMaster.com:
Forrest Gump's words rang in his head, "Stupid is as stupid does." Our numismatist's 1945 "micro S" Mercury dime had come back from the grading service as "cleaned." The dime's value had been greatly diminished by his less than artful cleaning. He remembered the day of his fateful mistake. The sun was shining, birds were singing and flowers were in bloom. Amid all this loveliness, he was sorting his coins. He had ...

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February mintage numbers were posted on CoinNews.net, and there's still no 2010 nickels. The last nickels were struck in June 2009. There were, however, 19 million P-dimes in February. The Denver mint only struck cents.

NBCNewYork.com investigated whether Obama quarters in circulation were legal. The quarters were apparently gold plated, and a decal of Obama covered Washington's portrait on the obverse. The article said customers at Webster Bank deposited the coins, and the bank re-circulated them. The bank's spokesman claimed they were real coins made into novelty items. NBC checked with the U.S. Mint, who believed if no one was being cheated and the other party accepted the coin, then it was still currency.

NumismaticNews.net shared characteristics of counterfeit coins. Four examples were given and the surface texture of the fakes were described. Three of the coins were from other countries, and they were described using KM numbers. Dave Harper explained in his Buzz blog that the KM numbering system is shorthand for world collectors with the Standard Catalog of World Coins. It replaces long descriptions with simply the country, date, denomination, and KM number.

Speaking of world coins, CoinLink.com reported Ira and Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles bought a King Edward VIII 1937 Proof Set. Its purchase price was $2.1 million USD. The set is considered the "Holy Grail" of English Milled Coinage, according to the article, and the only one like it in private hands.

Numismaster.com writer Harry Miller discussed key and semi-key coins' value increases during 2009. A chart showed the differences between 2009 and 2010 prices for commonly traded U.S. gold coins. Fueling the rise in values was the jump in precious metal prices. He believes 2010 should be another good year for collectors.

There are proof error coins, and then there are a bonded-mated pair of 1972-S proof cents. These unique cents were described in Monday's Heritage Blog, and they will be auctioned in the Fort Worth ANA Auction on Mar. 26. The coins were graded PR-63 Brown by NGC but were not encapsulated, since the angle of the bond was 45 degrees. Besides explaining how these proof error cents were bonded-mated, the blog also pondered how did they leave the mint, since proofs have more rigorous inspections.

An article on the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) web site discussed reasons why red and brown cents price differently among similar dates and grades. Fully original red surfaces on copper are hard to find, it said, and command higher premiums. The different color-tones were defined between red, red-brown, and brown.

Green is bad. "Green is the color of corroding copper and PVC residue," Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) explained. The images showed a 1913 Buffalo Nickel Variety 2 that NCS was able to remove the residue before corrosion had begun.

By the way, PCGS will conduct on-site grading and authentication services at their tables during the Whitman Baltimore Coin & Collectibles Expo March 4-6. Their representatives will be at table number 1308 to answer questions and accept submissions. Earlier I mentioned NGC was doing on-site grading there too.

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1 2009 P Jefferson Nickel OBW Roll Business Strike Hot    US $27.89

2009 P JEFFERSON NICKEL FROM BANK ROLLUNC    US $.99

2009 P NICKELS BAG OF 560 NICKELS OR 14 ROLLS XF TO AU    US $170.37

2009 P MINT DIME AND 2009 P MINT NICKEL ONE SET    US $1.29

2009 P UNC JEFFERSON NICKEL LOW MINTAGE    US $.99

For those tracking bullion sales figures, CoinNews.net reported February's American Gold Eagle sales was the fifth best February ever. In addition, the 84,000 that were sold to authorized buyers was less than January's sales. The Mint is still selling both the 2009 dated and 2010 dated gold eagles.

NumismaticNews.net claimed the Mint expects to sell the last 2009 Gold Eagles mid-March. It said the Mint still had 9,500 available as of Feb. 23.

American Eagles were also Steve Roach's topic on CoinValuesOnline.com. He said proof American Gold Eagle values have been fluctuating more than their silver counterparts on the wholesale level. Another hot area was key date $25 half-ounce gold eagle bullion coins in mint state condition. He said a major wholesaler is paying $1,600 for 1991 dated coins.

A few key date pennies were mentioned in Paul Green's article about San Francisco Lincoln cent proofs for Numismaster.com. He began with the events that led up to the change to strike proof sets in San Francisco. Then he described the S-mint's low circulating mintages, like the 1909-S VDB Lincoln cent. Green suggested making a proof cent collection or a collection of proof-only cents, like the 1975-S. The end of the Lincoln Memorial reverse could help increase demand.

Another US Mint was discussed by Doug Winter. He's writing a series about coins from the Dahlonega, Georgia Mint. This article focused on population figures for Dahlonega gold Type Two and Type Three dollars. He gave his estimates of known pieces for D-mint coins dated 1855 through 1861 and compared them to PCGS and NGC reports.

CollectorsWeekly.com posted their interview with Richard Doty, Smithsonian Coin and Currency Curator last week. In it, Doty talked about early U.S. coins and their designs. A few Smithsonian coins were mentioned. He also answered questions about private mints in the mid 1800's, such as the one in North Carolina that struck the first gold dollars.

Finally, here's some extra information about the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo. The Seated Liberty exhibits will be at table 1806, the E-Gobrecht e-newsletter said. The Bowers & Merena auction starts soon and features some rarities like the Julianna Rose Collection of Fugio Coppers.

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00 01 02 S PROOF LINCOLN CENT COINSPCGS PR 69DC RD    US $21.09

1968 S PROOF LINCOLN CENT UNCIRCULATED    US $.29

1993 s proof lincoln cent    US $.99

1973 s lincoln proof cent    US $.99

1971 s proof lincoln cent    US $.99

U.S. Mint Director Moy explained 2009 and 2010 mintages as well as coin distribution at the U.S. Mint Forum and posted on CoinNews.net. He reiterated the role of the Mint was to produce coins, and it's the Federal Reserve's job to distribute them to banks as needed. Banks did not need many coins in 2009, so mintages were low. Moy said the Federal Reserve projected 2.2 billion new pennies will be needed this year.

David C. Harper talked about the role of banks providing coins and the larger picture. Collectors looking for a bank that provides the latest released coins, like Lincoln cents and presidential dollars, need to keep in mind that getting new coins isn't a bank's biggest activity. Harper insinuated collectors could establish a long-standing relationship with the bank via accounts and loans.

WalletPop.com did a video about converting loose change into cash. They discussed rolling coins, buying a coin sorter, and using CoinStar. One thing they forgot to mention is looking for rare or error coins in their loose change. You know what I'm talking about, Susan Headley's Top 10 Most Valuable or for more, it's Brian Allen and Ken Potter's Strike It Rich with Pocket Change.

CoinLink.com published an article from Doug Winter revealing tricks for coin buying. He expounded on choosing coins that are aesthetically appealing, constantly in demand, and have been pre-screened in person. He said if you're not attending an auction, then pick a trusted representative to inspect the coin before buying.

The 2010 American Veterans Disabled for Life commemorative silver dollars are now available, CoinCollectingNews.org reported. Mintage limits total 350,000 for proof and uncirculated versions, and prices are discounted until March 29. Special inscriptions on the coin say, "Take This Moment to Honor Our Disabled Defenders of Freedom," on the back and, "They stood up for us," on the front.

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Military Contractor IAT Challenge Coin    US $3.05

Military Challenge Coin Display Rack Case Cabinet    US $49.95

USAF P38 LIGHTNING MILITARY CHALLENGE COIN MEDAL MC005    US $2.99

Lot of 6 Air Force Navy Military Challenge Coins    US $8.51

US Military Decoration PURPLE HEART Challenge Coin 242    US $4.97

The U.S. Mint raised their prices for gold 2009 Buffalo proof coins and First Spouse coins, CoinNews.net said. I checked the Mint's web site and confirmed the price increase. The one ounce Buffalo is $1,410, the half ounce First Spouse proof is $729, and the First Spouse Uncirculated is $716.

Walletpop.com discussed the misleading advertisements for Vancouver 2010 Olympic silver dollars as investments. Demand and scarcity play a role when it comes to investments, the article said, and Canada has mass produced their Olympic coins. People interviewed in the article predict the coins won't hold their value and claimed they're more suitable for enjoying than investing.

Numismatic Conservation Services (NCS) described a proof 1983-S Olympic silver dollar recently conserved for a collector. The coin, issued by the US Mint to commemorate the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics, was in its original mint packaging, but it had turned yellow from a buildup of residues. NCS was able to remove the residues.

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announced its on-site grading and encapsulation services at their tables during the Whitman Baltimore Coin & Collectibles Expo March 4-5. Their table numbers will be 1302-1306. The announcement included a list of services, prices, and times.

Numismatic News reported tours will be held at the old San Francisco Mint building during two Old SF Mint Coin Shows April 23-24 and again Sept. 17-18. Admission will be $5 for anyone 12 and older, and over 30 coin and currency dealers are participating in the shows. Tours will be given three times a day. The show is sponsored by Griffin Coin Company.

More about the old San Francisco Mint was featured on SFGate.com earlier this month. The article said the mint survived the 1906 earthquake and fires and preserved the city's economic system. Then it closed its doors in 1937, and the federal government sold the old building to the city in 2003 for $1.

Whitman announced they've got highlights from the Long Beach Coin Expo on Cointelevision. They've captured the gold on the SS Central America as well as commentary from several numismatists, like PCGS's David Hall, Liberty Coin Shop's Patrick Heller, and Monaco Rare Coins' Adam Crum.

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2009 BUFFALO G$50 GOLD EARLY RELEASES NGC MS70    US $1,307.00

LOT 5 2007 $50 GOLD BUFFALO PROOF SHORT RUN COPY COINS    US $39.95

2006 Gold Buffalo Proof 1oz $50 9999 pure gold coin    US $1,275.00

2009 2008 2007 2006 $50 GOLD BUFFALO COMPLETE COPY SET    US $34.95

2008 $50 GOLD BUFFALO GOLD BUFFALO $50 GOLD BUFFALO    US $1,299.99

The Washington DC 2010 Lincoln Cent exchange has been announced, CoinNews.net reported. This Thursday, Feb. 25, collectors will be able to exchange cash for the new pennies at two locations, like the last DC coin exchange. The U.S. Mint's Headquarters Building and Union Station will open at 10 AM ET and exchange between two and six coin rolls at a time until the supply is exhausted.

NBCWashington.com pondered whether people will save the Lincoln Memorial penny like the Wheat penny was saved, or will it end up at a Coinstar. The article described the new penny's look and the public law that caused it.

NumisMaster.com relayed news that counterfeit euro coins declined by 12% last year per the European Commission. 172,100 fake coins were discovered in 2009, versus 195,900 found in 2008. The 2-euro coin is still the most counterfeited, it said.

The Republic of Liberia released a new series of $5 coins honoring U.S. Presidents. PandaAmerica is distributing them. Each proof-like coin features a colorized portrait of a U.S. President and is made with copper-nickel but covered in pure silver.

Monday's Heritage Blog reported that next month's ANA auction will offer seven 1915-S Panama-Pacific $50 gold coins. Three are round, and four are octagonal. The coins were struck by the U.S. Mint to commemorate the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, a huge celebration held in San Francisco in 1915.

CoinLink featured an article written by Doug Winter about important coin pedigrees. Pedigrees are like legal title chains, he wrote, and then he discussed the some of the big names. Collections by Louis Eliasberg, the Norweb family, the Garrett family, Stanley Elrod, Byron Reed, John Jay Pittman, Harry Bass, and a few others were covered.

SilverCoinsToday.com described the Perth Mint's Leafy Sea Dragon Silver Coin. The 99.9% pure silver coin is the second one in the Australian Sea Life Reef series. The image in the article shows a reverse with a gold and green Leafy Sea Dragon and an obverse with the portrait of England's Queen Elizabeth II.

CBSnews.com posted an article about South Carolina Representative Mike Pitts' efforts to ban federal money in his state. In the interview, Representative Pitts explained why he wants to move away from paper currency and go to gold and silver coins. He fears the U.S. economic system will collapse if the federal government doesn't slow the rate it is spending money.

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1963 PCGS PR68RD DCAM LINCOLN CENT KEY GRADED    US $104.50

1987 S LINCOLN CENT PR 69 DEEP CAMEO GRADED BY PCGS    US $25.00

1934 LINCOLN CENT GRADED MS 64 RD BY PCGS    US $25.00

1909 VDB LINCOLN CENT MS65 RB PCGS GRADED CERTIFIED    US $109.00

1909 VDB LINCOLN CENT MS64 RB PCGS GRADED CERTIFIED    US $69.99

2009 UHR Double Eagles are still in demand on eBay, according to CoinNews.net. A recent article said MS-70 is averaging over $2,300, and MS-69 is going around $1,644. The original purchase price from the U.S. Mint on or before December 31, 2009 would have been $1,489 or lower.

Steve Roach discussed copper-nickel 3-cent coins on CoinValuesOnline.com. Three cent coins were struck between 1865 and 1889, and now they are widely available. He said values of circulated examples have seen some increases, but About Uncirculated have held steady. An 1877 Proof is the key, he stated, and one that was auctioned in January went for $3,105.

CoinLink.com promoted a pair of Lots for Bowers and Merena's auction in Baltimore. Last Thursday, it featured their 1901-S Barber quarter, graded MS-68 by PCGS. The article said none have been graded higher. It also said this coin has original luster and a near perfect strike with a reverse devoid of marks. It is Lot #737 and will be auctioned March 4.

The other coin to be auctioned in Baltimore, is an 1879-O Proof Morgan, Class I Branch Mint. CoinLink's article said this coin is the second finest of four known specimens. It is Lot #3104 and is up on March 5.

John Feigenbaum blogged about Certified Acceptance Corp (CAC) statistics. They've evaluated 144,137 coins, insured over $800 million, and issued more than 68,000 green stickers and almost 300 gold stickers. By the way, the stickers are placed on coins that have met CAC's grading standards.

Gold.org reported a group of women discovered a hoard of 27 gold coins in a mud pot in a farming field located in the Thoothukudi district of southern India. The district's archaeological department is assessing the find. The gold coins weighed about three or four grams each and had Arabic inscriptions.

A man who glued a gold coin to his doorstep became a millionaire, according to News.com.au. The article said the man was following feng shui, and then won a couple of BoysTown Lotteries. One winning ticket was for a luxury house and gold bullion.

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1924 $20 St Gaudens Double Eagle ANACS Graded MS64    US $3,000.00

1895 $20 LIBERTY GOLD DOUBLE EAGLE PCGS OGH GRADED MS63    US $2,979.00

1924 $20 Double Eagle NGC Graded MS64 Rare Coin    US $2,250.00

1900 S $20 LIBERTY DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD GRADED ANACS MS62    US $1,869.00

1895 $20 LIBERTY DOUBLE EAGLE GOLD GRADED PCGS MS62    US $1,799.00

Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) announced they've authenticated a 2009 Taylor Presidential Dollar error coin. Its edge lettering clearly spelled 2010 instead of the correct 2009 year. NGC believes this type of error on the Taylor dollars will remain rare. Images were included in the post.

News10Now.com posted a video of the Millard Fillmore Presidential $1 coin launch in Moravia, NY. The ceremony was held in the Moravia school cafeteria and hundreds of people attended. According to the report, more showed up than expected.

Lincoln Coin and Chronicles sets are selling for $150 on eBay, CoinNews.net revealed. The special set was released by the US Mint in October 2009 for $55.95. One interesting tip was disclosed: Prices on Sundays averaged $10 lower, and Thursdays averaged the highest.

The Pasadena Star-News addressed the honest coin dealer search. The article recommended knowledgeable, stable, and respectable qualities in a dealer, and believed dealers belonging to the Professional Numismatists Guild (PNG) possess those qualities. Their web page offers a link to find a PNG dealer.

Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) web site discussed reasons why Franklin halves are valued differently among same dates and grades. Eye appeal and color-tone were explained.

Numismatic News covered Whitman Coin & Collectibles Baltimore Expo Seated Liberty exhibits. One display will have Seated Liberty halves, another the Top 100 Seated Liberty dimes, and yet another the PCGS # 1 set of Seated quarters. Competitions, activities, and show times were also mentioned in the article. The expo runs March 4-7.

Finally, not everybody is thrilled about the new penny design. FastCompany.com gave the US Mint and the new penny a bad review, saying the 2009 designs looked "cartoony" and the 2010 design was "simplistic and fake-looking."

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2009 Lincoln Coin Chronicles Silver Dollar Proof Set    US $169.95

2009 U S MINT LINCOLN COIN CHRONICLES SET LN6    US $116.50

2009 Lincoln Coin and Chronicles Proof set LN6 OGP COA    US $121.50

2009 LINCOLN COIN CHRONICLES SET PF SILVER DOLLAR LN6    US $113.50

2009 Lincoln Proof Coin Chronicles Set LN6 No Reserve    US $143.95