Is MS68 the Kiss of Death for Modern Coins? 🤔
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...
Why Kitco and COMEX Prices Don’t Match — and What It Means for Silver Buyers Right Now
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 —...
Why You’re Not Getting Spot for Your Silver Right Now
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...
Florida Treasure Hunter Strikes Gold: 1,000+ Spanish Coins Recovered from 1715 Shipwreck
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...
Jon Lerner
Jon Lerner, Scarsdale Coin president, is a recognized expert in the numismatist field. Jon has spent over 30 years collecting and evaluating coins. He is often sought out by fellow coin collectors for his advice and knowledge of rare coins.
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