by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 11, 2017 | History, Numismatics, Announcements
This lecture discusses the beginnings of Islamic coinage in the seventh century and its vast trajectories within the Arab lands and beyond. It begins with an in-depth survey of its Byzantine and Sasanian precedents and provides a basic outline of “Arab-Sasanian” and...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 | Mar 6, 2017 | History, Numismatics
Why the 1892 $20 Gold Piece in a PCGS MS 64 holder is a winner! Today we were offered a really nice Double Eagle…and though not so great a rarity as famous earlier dates such as the 1882 or 1885, the 1892 double eagle is decidedly low-mintage, with just 4,430...by Scarsdale Coin | Oct 14, 2016 | History, Resources, Announcements
The following was written by Walter Pehowich, an industry veteran in the financial world and makes a strong case for why now is the time to be buying physical gold! Have a great read and a great Friday! Jon Ronald Reagan once said, “No great nation that ever abandoned...by Scarsdale Coin | Apr 18, 2016 | History, Numismatics, Announcements
Scarsdale Coin reporter quotes a government source that Andrew Jackson’s days on the $20 Federal Reserve note may be numbered and will be replaced with a woman. This changes what was to be a change of Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill. As most folks are aware...by Scarsdale Coin | Mar 15, 2016 | History, Numismatics, Announcements
Israel’s Antiquities Authority says a hiker has found a rare, nearly 2,000-year-old gold coin. The authority said on Monday that the ancient coin appears to be only the second of its kind to have been found. It said London’s British Museum possesses the...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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