Jon Lerner, President and Founder of Scarsdale Coin

Did you hear the one about the couple finding 10,000,000 in tin cans when walking the dog?

by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 1, 2014 | Numismatics, Announcements, History

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,...

Massapequa Coin Club held a real fun small show today…

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...

Girl Scout Coin – This one is a loser and winner!

by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 3, 2014 | Coin Appraisals, Numismatics

Sure you wonder what I mean…. well here is the story…. The Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, signed into law in 2009, authorized the minting of up to 350,000 silver dollar coins in commemoration of the yearlong celebration of...

It’s Noon, have you ordered your 2014-W American Eagle Proof?

by Scarsdale Coin | Jan 27, 2014 | Numismatics

On Jan 23rd at high noon, the US Mint began taking orders for the 2014-W American Eagle Proof. Currently those are listed for sale at $52.95 and that price is subject to change. FYI, 2014 Silver Eagles did finally arrive last week and we are selling them for about...

John H Burns – Rest in Peace

by Scarsdale Coin | Jan 14, 2014 | Numismatics, Announcements

It is with great sadness that I mention a long time friend John Burns of PA has passed away. I was chatting with John at the Fun show Friday afternoon and on Saturday was informed that he passed away at his hotel room the night before. John, if you ever had the...