regular bullion issues
yawnmoth
for-2008-w-uncirculated.html>, "The uncirculated version carries a "W"
mint mark which distinguishes it from the regular bullion issues."
Where does one get "regular bullion issues"?
RF
Most coin stores can supply you with them, as can sellers on eBay.
The Mint issues them to selected dealers who then are free to disperse them as they please.
Arizona Coin Collector
On your posting below.
The word "BULLION" means "Uncoined gold or
silver in the form of bars, ingots, or plate". (not in coin
form). This is a term used by Numismatic.
The letter "W" refers to the location of were the gold or
Silver Coins was minted. For coins minted by the United
States Mint that would be at West Point, New York.
Most (uncirculated and proof) gold and silver coins are
Minted from the United States mint at West Point,
New York. There are some also minted at the
Philadelphia "P", and San Francisco "S" mints as
Well, but not to the volume and level that are issued
From the West Point location.
You can purchase gold coins in various sizes. They
Are minted in ź oz, ˝ oz, and 1-oz coins. The
Coin composition is usually 90% gold and 10%
Copper. The copper is used a hardener, since gold
Is a very soft metal.
You can shop over the internet and purchase Gold and Silver
Coins at the web link below.
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"yawnmoth" <terr...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> According to <http://mintnewsblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/prices-soaring-
yawnmoth
wrote:
> Hello
>
> On your posting below.
>
> The word "BULLION" means "Uncoined gold or
> silver in the form of bars, ingots, or plate". (not in coin
> form). This is a term used by Numismatic.
I was quoting the source article. Presumably, if the source article
was referring to uncoined platinum, the "W" mint mark would not be the
only distinguishing factor nor would it be the main one. Indeed, if
it were referring to uncoined platinum, the main distinguishing factor
would be that one of them is a coin minted by the US Mint and the
other isn't.
> The letter "W" refers to the location of were the gold or
> Silver Coins was minted. For coins minted by the United
> States Mint that would be at West Point, New York.
>
> Most (uncirculated and proof) gold and silver coins are
> Minted from the United States mint at West Point,
> New York. There are some also minted at the
> Philadelphia "P", and San Francisco "S" mints as
> Well, but not to the volume and level that are issued
> From the West Point location.
I'm aware of what the "W" signifies. I, however, was not aware that
the US Mint produced American Eagles of any kind at any mint other
than the West Point one. The implication of the original article,
however, is that they do. Indeed, your post suggests that they do, as
well. So, I'm curious as to where they can be gotten.
RF suggested eBay and coin dealers. I don't see any P, D, or S eagles
on eBay in the cursory search that I did, although I do see some
without mint marks. Do the Philadelphia and San Francisco mints not
stamp mint marks on the coins they produce?
Anyway, thanks!
Arizona Coin Collector
If you wish to purchase Platinum (Proof and Uncirculated) Coins
direct from the U.S. Mint click on "American Eagles" when you go
to the web link shown below.
The cheapest Platinum Proof Coin is the 1/10 az Proof at $149.95
(Plus Shipping and Handleing).
The one-oz is going for $1324.95 per coin. (plus shipping).
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"Arizona Coin Collector" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Phil DeMayo
> I'm aware of what the "W" signifies. �I, however, was not aware that
> the US Mint produced American Eagles of any kind at any mint other
> than the West Point one. �The implication of the original article,
> however, is that they do. �Indeed, your post suggests that they do, as
> well. �So, I'm curious as to where they can be gotten.
While in the past bullion coins were sometimes produced at the
Philadelphia and San Francisco Mints (usually the proofs) all bullion
coins are now struck at the West Point Mint whether they have a
mintmark or not.
What this means is that the "W" mintmarks on some bullion coins sold
directly by the Mint are basically marketing gimmicks. As far as I
know this has been done only with Silver Eagles.....haven't checked in
a while.
The so-called "regular" issues can be purchased from many sources
including bullion dealers and coin dealers.
Arizona Coin Collector
On current uncirculated and proof coins, issued from the Philadelphia
and San Francisco Mint, the mark is stamp on the coins.
The circulated coins (general commerce use), from
Philadelphia coins may not have any MintMark on them.
Much older circulated silver coins (Example Morgan Silver
Dollars), that was minted from the U.S. Mint in
Philadelphia did not have a "mint mark" on the coins.
Early this year, I purchase a one-oz 2008 American Eagle Coin
with the mintmark "P" stamped on it. I purchase it directly
from the U.S. Mint.
Another good web link on coins is the one listed below. It does
not deal with current coins being minted now, but for older coins
it is handy.
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"yawnmoth" <terr...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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On Oct 18, 10:08 pm, "Arizona Coin Collector" <nos...@nospam.com>
wrote:
I was quoting the source article. Presumably, if the source article
was referring to uncoined platinum, the "W" mint mark would not be the
only distinguishing factor nor would it be the main one. Indeed, if
it were referring to uncoined platinum, the main distinguishing factor
would be that one of them is a coin minted by the US Mint and the
other isn't.
I'm aware of what the "W" signifies. I, however, was not aware that
Phil DeMayo
wrote:
> On current uncirculated and proof coins, issued from the Philadelphia
> and San Francisco Mint, the mark is stamp on the coins.
>
> The circulated coins (general commerce use), from
> Philadelphia coins may not have any MintMark on them.
You are getting yourself in trouble by trying to provide information
that is not pertinent to the original poster's questions.
Your two statements quoted above are somewhat contradictory.
Proof versions of commonly circulated coins (cents, nickels, dimes,
quarters and half dollars) minted prior to 1968 were minted in
Philadelphia and had no mint marks....with the exception of the 40%
silver "war nickels" (see below).
Versions of these coins minted for commerce at the Philadelphia Mint
prior to 1980 had no mintmarks except for the 40% silver "war nickels"
of 1942-1945. These "war nickels" had a large "P" above the dome on
Monticello on the reverse.
Since 1980 all nickels, dimes, quarters and half dollars minted in
Philadelphia have had a "P" mintmark. Lincoln cents minted in
Philadelphia have never had a "P" mintmark.
As for the "W" mintmark....one minor business strike coin was minted
at West Point. A vesrion of the 1996 Roosevelt dime bearing a West
Point mintmark was included in every 1996 Mint Set (also called an
uncirculated set) to commemorate the 50th anniversery of the coin.
But, then again, the OP wasn't talking about business strike minor
coinage.
The OP was talking about bullion coins....and it would be helpful when
discussing such coins to mention the type (uncirculated or proof) and
the metal (gold, silver or platinum).