Girl Scout Coin – This one is a loser and winner!
Sure you wonder what I mean…. well here is the story…. The Girl Scouts of the USA Centennial Commemorative Coin Act, signed into law in 2009, authorized the minting of up to 350,000 silver dollar coins in commemoration of the yearlong celebration of...
It’s Noon, have you ordered your 2014-W American Eagle Proof?
On Jan 23rd at high noon, the US Mint began taking orders for the 2014-W American Eagle Proof. Currently those are listed for sale at $52.95 and that price is subject to change. FYI, 2014 Silver Eagles did finally arrive last week and we are selling them for about...
John H Burns – Rest in Peace
It is with great sadness that I mention a long time friend John Burns of PA has passed away. I was chatting with John at the Fun show Friday afternoon and on Saturday was informed that he passed away at his hotel room the night before. John, if you ever had the...
New Year is the time to dust off your collection…
I have always written that around this time of year, one should spend a few hours with their coins to “dust” them off…. Now is a great time to update your records… you do have records don’t you? What your collection is worth, if...
My thoughts on the NYC Newman Sale (Heritage Auctions)
This past weekend we had more coins from the collection of Eric P. Newman which promised to offer both top rarities and lots of “more” affordable pieces. You can read a little bit about the collection below but the interesting takeaway and the...
John J. ford, Jr. Collection of Medals
One of the big highlights of the Whitman Philadelphia coin show this Sept. 2013 will be an amazing collection at auction and what will be the final chapter to the Ford Collection. John Ford loved tokens, medals, and Americana and these items are one of the most...
What is too much money for a Hobo nickel?
This question was asked me last year when a Bert Hobo nickel sold at the FUN show for almost $14,000. Recently we saw a new ceiling when another Hobo sold for just under $25,000. So the question is, “too much” or “not nearly enough” ? I side...
The World’s Fair of Money comes back to Chicago
Don’t miss the best coin show of the year…. in terms of bourse size, attendance and family friendly activities. After a one-year hiatus, the World’s Fair of Money is back in the Windy City for a three-year run at the Donald E. Stephens Convention...
Westchester County Coin Club moves to a new home!
How exciting that the WCCC will be moving its meetings to the Eastchester Public Library located at 11 Oakridge Place in Eastchester starting with the August 2013 meeting. This is the best coin club in Westchester and always meets on the 3rd Wed of each month. ...
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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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