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. ... That Class Ring Won’t Make You Rich!
Please Be realistic. When you walk into a “Cash For Gold” shop, that old class ring might provide you with some extra walking-around cash, but it won’t make you rich. Scrap dealers will only pay you for the amount of gold in your jewelry, and... Yes, I will ask to see youR ID
Be prepared to show ID. Gold buyers are required by law to ask sellers for government-issued identification This requirement is designed to help police investigate the sale of stolen property and deter money laundering. All reputable gold buyers comply with these... It’s about time!
Thank you to all my clients who have over the years been asking me to write about coins, the coin market, tips, and the insider view of what the coin business is like. It is with pleasure that we start today on this undertaking of short, honest and sometimes bad...
Jon Lerner
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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