Bullion Market Drives Numismatics Monday, November 26, 2007 | Printer Friendly Higher gold equates to a more active coin market, but it is not the only driving force. Rare coins are as active as ever and the amount of money available for rarities is plentiful. Astute collectors are acquiring properly graded rarities at a time when there appears to be no apparent competitive venue with numismatics.   In spite of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the coin market continued extremely active with many dealers and collectors attending the Michigan State Show. Business was continually brisk for bullion related coins as well as better collector coins. Seated material seemed to be very strong as buyers are looking for anything that is slightly better and has some eye appeal for the grade.   This week’s Wholesale Market Dealer Price Guide has another round of price increases. In the Modern issues, the highest grades remain very popular with the Registry collectors. With a low census for ultimate grades, it does not take too many competitive collectors to advance prices to premiums of previous levels. The bullion related issues are higher again with this issue and it is best to check daily prices before making substantial commitments.   See this E-News and past issues in E-News Archive: http://www.numismedia.com/market/enews/archive.shtml   -What's Hot? Bust Half Dollars – All Grades DMPL Morgan Dollars – MS63 and Higher $4 Gold Stella’s – All grades PL Morgan Dollars – MS63 and Higher Standing Liberty Quarters – MS62 and Higher Seated Dollars – All grades Trade Dollars – All Grades Seated Half Dollars – Most Dates & Grades $10 Gold Indians – MS62 and higher BU Rolls – Dollars, Walkers, Mercuries Mercury Dimes – MS63 and higher Early Gold - $2 ½, $5, & $10 XF & higher Walkers – 1916 to 1934 MS63 and higher Indian Cents – Red & Red/Brown MS & Proof Early Lincoln Cents – Red; MS63 & higher Key Dates in all series Three Cent Nickel & Silver – Key Dates   -What's Not? State Quarters – PR issues under 69 require discounts Low-end quality coins require discounts Modern Issues – Grades under 69 require discounts   -Other Requests 1883 CC Morgan Dollar – MS65 P/L & DMPL NGC, PCGS 1909 S VDB Lincoln Cents – VG to MS63 1914 D Lincoln Cent – VG and Higher http://www.numismedia.com <<New Year Begins with a Bang COIN MARKET REPORT ARCHIVE >>Metals Rebound from Downward Trend