by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | History, Numismatics
The coin just issued by authority of the Government of the West African Republic of Benin is bound to create quite a stir among collectors and non-collectors alike. As the first in a series of “Famous Plants of the World”, the 100 Central African Franc denominated...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | Numismatics, History
Phenomenal John T. Waterhouse Token Rarity Undated (ca. 1855-1860) Hawaii Plantation Token. John T. Waterhouse. Medcalf-Russell 2TE-1 PCGS AU55 This token offers almost unheard of quality for an elusive Hawaii issue that can be challenging to locate in...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | History, Numismatics
1901 Niagara Falls Pan-American Exposition Medal MS61 NGC. Aluminum, 31.7 mm. In 1901, Buffalo, New York was one of America’s preeminent cities. Its growth and stature were largely a result of its geography. Located on the shore of Lake Erie, Buffalo...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | History, Numismatics
1799 New York NY R E NY 622 NY Associate Church NGC XF40 1799 Associate Church Token, XF40 Rulau E-NY-622, New York, New York R7 White metal, plain edge. A major rarity that Robert Vlack calls “the earliest dated American communion...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | History, Numismatics
1945 Saudi Arabia 1P NGC MS62 ARAMCO These pieces have an extremely interesting history. While not technically considered coins, they were struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in order to satisfy the debts owed to Saudi Arabia’s Arabian American Oil Company,...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 4, 2024 | History, Numismatics
REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM COIN NEWS TODAY SEPTEMBER 15TH 2006 Coin collectors have always loved collecting error coins, such as the famous 1937 D three legged buffalo nickel and more recently the Wisconsin Extra Leaf State Quarter. However what may...