by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 27, 2017 | Coin Appraisals, Announcements
Perhaps even more brazen than the infamous theft of a bucket full of gold woth $1.6 million from an armored truck in broad daylight in Midtown Manhattan last September 29, moments ago local German press has reported that thieves broke into...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 24, 2017 | Numismatics, Resources, Coin Appraisals
There’s a big difference between buying coins and collecting coins. Buying coins is more of a random activity based on likes, preferences or attractions at any given moment, while collecting coins is more of a purposeful directed long term commitment. In both...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 10, 2017 | Coin Appraisals, Numismatics, Announcements
Sacred Space The mounds preserved here are considered sacred by many Americans, especially the Monument’s 20 culturally associated American Indian tribes. A visit offers opportunities to contemplate the meanings of the mounds and the people who built them. The...
by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 7, 2017 | History, Coin Appraisals, Numismatics
The reported mintage for 1801 eagles was 44,344 pieces, making it the largest production since the series’ inception in 1795. However, Mint deliveries were inexact about what date was delivered, and the Mint had a penchant for choosing any die that had life left...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 12, 2016 | Resources, History, Coin Appraisals, Numismatics
Today’s guest commentary comes from Mr. Stephen W. Miller, CEO of Dillon Gage Companies. What markets do day to day is interesting to watch. But, if you talk to the trade room at Dillon Gage, looking for them to tell you what will happen tomorrow, they just...
by Scarsdale Coin | Dec 14, 2015 | History, Coin Appraisals, Numismatics, Announcements
The wreck of a Spanish ship laden with treasure that was sunk by the British more than 300 years ago has been found off the Colombian coast, says President Juan Manuel Santos. “Great news! We have found the San Jose galleon,” the president tweeted....