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 25, 2016 | Coin Shows
The annual Bay State Coin Show (which btw is the oldest commercial coin show in the USA – Started in 1964) has come and gone this past weekend. If you live in the Northeast especially the New England area near Boston I really hope you had a chance to attend....
by Scarsdale Coin | Apr 18, 2016 | Numismatics, Announcements, History
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...
by Scarsdale Coin | Feb 12, 2016 | History, Coin Appraisals, Numismatics, Resources
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 | Feb 5, 2016 | Coin Shows
Greeting from CA and the Long Beach Expo one of the top shows in the country…. How’s the market right now? Seems quite busy with metals going up several % this week making the scence here active and robust! The Long Beach Expo has been a leading...
by Scarsdale Coin | Jan 1, 2016 | Announcements
Here is to an exciting New Year… Next Stop is the FUN show next week in Tampa….please stop by our table and say hello if you are at the show!
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....