Dealers Aggressive in Baltimore Monday, June 9, 2008 | Printer Friendly As expected the Baltimore Coin and Currency Convention drew a large attendance from both dealers and collectors. The show began strong for most dealers with the continued search for early coins from the 1800’s to the 1860’s in most grades. High grade Mint State and Proof Seated coins continue to increase as noted in this week’s LD Wholesale Market Price Guide. When rare dates are located, they are frequently bringing record prices.   The Bowers and Merena Auctions in Baltimore verified that rarities continue to increase in value as they come onto the market. Highest graded early Lincoln Cents attracted extremely aggressive bids; for example the 1913 MS67 Red realized $47,150 and the 1913 D in MS66 Red brought $17,250. Early Proof Lincoln Cents have always been rare and remain very popular. The 1916 in PR67 Red and Brown sold for $20,700. For other highlights please check with Bowers and Merena Auctions.   The metals suffered through a rough period last week but finished on an upward note. This morning Gold is just under $900 at $899.30 and Silver is $17.30. Platinum is currently at $2057. These prices were reported as of 8:10 am PDT.   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 Early Bust Type – 1794 – 1820 All Grades DMPL Morgan Dollars – MS63 and Higher $4 Gold Stella’s – All grades PL Morgan Dollars – MS63 and Higher Standing Liberty Quarters – MS63 and Higher Seated Dollars – All grades Trade Dollars – All Grades Seated Dimes – Most Dates & Grades Seated Quarters – Most Dates & Grades Seated Half Dollars – Most Dates & Grades $10 Gold Indians – MS62 and higher Mercury Dimes – MS64 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 Silver – Key Dates   -What's Not? State Quarters – PR issues under 69 require discounts Early Silver Commemoratives – All grades Low-end quality coins require discounts Modern Issues – Grades under 69 require discounts   -Other Requests 1909 S VDB Lincoln Cent – All grades 1909 Lincoln Cents – All mint state grades http://www.numismedia.com <<New Year Begins with a Bang COIN MARKET REPORT ARCHIVE >>Dealers Foresee Active Baltimore