A Third JFK Gold Medal Emerges Overseas
A surprising discovery has the numismatic world buzzing: a third known John F. Kennedy gold presentation medal has just surfaced—this time in an overseas estate tied to 1960s diplomatic service. These medals were never sold to the public. Each was personally presented...
Is MS68 the Kiss of Death for Modern Coins? 🤔
When it comes to modern coins, grading is everything. Collectors chase perfection — and in today’s market, that often means MS70. Set registries reward it, collectors brag about it, and the premiums can be huge. Even an MS69 can command a solid price when demand is... Why Kitco and COMEX Prices Don’t Match — and What It Means for Silver Buyers Right Now
If you’ve been watching silver prices, you’ve probably noticed something confusing lately: the Kitco live silver price is showing around $51.88–$52.00, while the COMEX silver futures sit closer to $50.28. At Scarsdale Coin, we get asked this question all the time —... Why You’re Not Getting Spot for Your Silver Right Now
We’ve been getting a lot of questions lately — “Silver’s up, so why aren’t buyers paying spot or more?” Here’s what’s really going on Silver prices have climbed so quickly that refineries and wholesalers are completely overloaded. Many are actually shutting down... Florida Treasure Hunter Strikes Gold: 1,000+ Spanish Coins Recovered from 1715 Shipwreck
Florida Divers Unearth $1M in Spanish Coins from the 1715 Treasure Fleet Florida’s Treasure Coast has delivered another glittering surprise. Divers with 1715 Fleet – Queens Jewels LLC have recovered more than 1,000 Spanish coins — silver reales and gold escudos — from... 🥖💰 This Day in History: When Flour Cost More Than Gold?
Did you know that in the 1830s, New Yorkers actually rioted over the price of flour? On a cold February day in 1837, the price of a barrel of flour suddenly doubled — jumping from about $5.67 to nearly $12.00. Outraged citizens stormed warehouses and demanded relief.... A New Kind of Coin in Town (and Banks Want You to Use It)
Stablecoins are coming to your bank account — here’s the good, the bad, and the risky For years, crypto was the financial world’s weird cousin — the one nobody invited to Thanksgiving. Jamie Dimon, the big boss at JPMorgan Chase, even said in 2017 he’d fire any trader...
Top-Selling Coins on Whatnot: Trends for Sellers
Riding the Wave: Coin Trends on Whatnot You Can’t Ignore The Coins & Money category on Whatnot is heating up—and savvy sellers are already adapting their inventory to match shifting buyer interest. If you sell coins on Whatnot, now’s the time to take note of... 🔍💸 “What Happens to a Spent Disney Dollar?” — The Secret Behind the Magic 🏰✨
Ever wonder what happened to your Disney Dollars after you spent them on a churro or a set of Mickey ears? Believe it or not, those notes were never recirculated — once redeemed, they were permanently retired. That’s right: Disney destroyed redeemed Disney Dollars...
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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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