by Scarsdale Coin | Jun 24, 2014 | Numismatics, Announcements
It was wonderful to see several new price records set at yesterday’s Heritage auction in New York City for three cent silvers…. The top three as I see it… first a new high price of $ 64,625 (with the buyers premium) 1854 Three Cent Silver, Splendid...
by Scarsdale Coin | Apr 29, 2014 | Numismatics, Resources
The American Numismatic Association (ANA) recommends storing coins in acid-free envelopes or “flips,” which are mylar cases that should not contain PVC, or polyvinyl chloride. While most collectors understand this, the average person does...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 5, 2014 | Numismatics, Announcements
I started hearing back around March last year that the Mint was asking for submissions for the design of the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins. The winner really threw me a curve ball….I mean a curve coin that is and I think we will all...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 1, 2014 | History, Numismatics, Announcements
While walking their dog, a couple from Northern California struck gold — literally. Last spring, the anonymous couple dug up rusty tin cans with 1,427 gold coins, dating from 1847 to 1894. Nearly every coin was in mint condition and has never been circulated,...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 1, 2014 | Coin Shows
The Massapequa Coin Club was created in the year 1968 and if you live out on Long Island I encourage you to meet up with this group which meets the second Thursday of each month……or at least during the twice a year show… stop by when they hold this...