Issue 4 · week ending October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026
Supergirl took over the Mint's sales chart, the new Semiquincentennial Proof Set is already half spoken for, and eBay quietly made buying raw coins online a little safer. Gold firmed late Thursday while silver slipped. Here's what's worth your click today.
Supergirl's 1-oz silver medal debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. Mint's latest sales report with 11,323 sold, and the 2026 Semiquincentennial Proof Set already shows 240,259 sets, about half its 480,000 limit.
CoinNews printed 11,323 one-ounce Supergirl silver medals; 240,259 of 480,000 Semiquincentennial Proof Sets (2026-10-08).
eBay and PCGS now authenticate eligible graded coins and U.S. raw coins priced at $500 or more, free to buyers. It checks authenticity and listing accuracy, not the grade.
Coin World printed no sale figure.
Heritage will offer 209 medals, tickets, and souvenirs from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition (the Steve Starlust Collection) on November 9.
CoinWeek printed no sale figure.
A close look at the 1934-D Peace dollar and its VAM-3 doubled die obverse, the Denver variety worth checking your rolls for.
CoinWeek printed no sale figure.
Spot gold was near $4,132 an ounce late Thursday, up 0.55%, while silver slipped about 1% to near $59.05; next week's CPI and PPI are the next tests.
Kitco News (PM Report, Oct. 8) printed Spot gold near $4,132.30 (+0.55%), silver near $59.050 (-1.03%) at time of writing (2026-10-08).
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing shelved its new Maryland plant and will upgrade its aging Washington facility instead.
Numismatic News (Richard Giedroyc) printed no sale figure.
"Courier fraud" is spreading: scammers posing as police or bank officials talk victims into buying gold, then send someone to collect it. Dealers and buyers should know the pattern.
Numismatic News (Patrick A. Heller) printed no sale figure.
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