Modern Issues Struggle Wednesday, August 27, 2008 | Printer Friendly This week’s Moderns Wholesale Market Dealer Price Guide is covered with declines. Since our last issue the metals are down at least 20% and the bullion related issues have dropped proportionately. Modern Eagles, both Gold and Silver have suffered heavy losses. The $5 Gold Commemoratives also show many declines although some of the better dates are still trading at previous reported wholesale prices. On the positive side, many dealers report there are many more buyers than sellers at this time. Collectors and investors are using this downturn as an opportunity to add to their holdings.   There are numerous Modern Lincoln Cents that show determination and higher prices this week. Low census highest grades are still active and the rare issues are very strong. The 1955 Doubled Die Cent has several increases in AU55 through MS65 in all colors. The 1944 Steel Cent has increased in several grades as a result of the 1944 S that sold in the ANA Heritage Auction for over $370,000 in NGC MS66.   Washington Quarters seem to be very plentiful and demand has decreased. Many issues in both Mint State and Proof are lower because there are more sellers than buyers in this current atmosphere. We feel this says a lot about the economy because many typical collectors have been forced to curtail their spending on n umismatics for the time being. As always, check current metals prices before confirming any transactions.   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 – MS64 and Higher $4 Gold Stella’s – All Grades 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 Early Gold - $2 ½, $5, & $10 XF & higher Walkers 8 0 MS63 and higher Indian Cents – Red & Red/Brown MS & Proof Early Lincoln Cents – Red; MS63 & higher 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 Bullion Issues – MS69 and lower   -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