by Scarsdale Coin | Oct 14, 2025 | Numismatics
When it comes to modern coins, grading is everything. Collectors chase perfection — and in today’s market, that often means MS70. Set registries reward it, collectors brag about it, and the premiums can be huge. Even an MS69 can command a solid price when demand is...
by Scarsdale Coin | Oct 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you’ve been watching silver prices, you’ve probably noticed something confusing lately: the Kitco live silver price is showing around $51.88–$52.00, while the COMEX silver futures sit closer to $50.28. At Scarsdale Coin, we get asked this question all the time —...
by Scarsdale Coin | Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately — “Silver’s up, so why aren’t buyers paying spot or more?” Here’s what’s really going on Silver prices have climbed so quickly that refineries and wholesalers are completely overloaded. Many are actually shutting down...
by Scarsdale Coin | Oct 3, 2025 | Uncategorized, History, Announcements
Florida Divers Unearth $1M in Spanish Coins from the 1715 Treasure Fleet Florida’s Treasure Coast has delivered another glittering surprise. Divers with 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels LLC have recovered more than 1,000 Spanish coins — silver reales and gold escudos — from...
by Scarsdale Coin | Sep 19, 2025 | History
Did you know that in the 1830s, New Yorkers actually rioted over the price of flour? On a cold February day in 1837, the price of a barrel of flour suddenly doubled — jumping from about $5.67 to nearly $12.00. Outraged citizens stormed warehouses and demanded relief....