Recent sales offered a couple of NGC AU Details Lincoln cents struck in 1944 on the zinc planchets of 1943 that proved popular with collectors, with a Denver Mint example realizing $21,600.
The South African Mint has struck the final issues of quarter-ounce and 1-ounce gold Krugerrands on the Oom Paul press, which dates to 1891 with the coins available from a U.S. distributor.
Key coins to be offered in a late March U.S. Coins Signature Auction by Heritage include gold coins with low mintages and low survival rates that are sure to be attractive to bidders.
The Bionicle Golden Kanohi Hau mask was found at a Goodwill warehouse store in DuBois, Pennsylvania by employees and has been bought in an online auction.
James B. Longacre's many patterns included an Indian Princess Seated Liberty design for a standard 1871 silver dollar; an example struck in aluminum sold for $31,200 in Heritage's Platinum Night sale Jan. 11.