Mint throws collectors a curve ball….
I started hearing back around March last year that the Mint was asking for submissions for the design of the 2014 National Baseball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coins. The winner really threw me a curve ball….I mean a curve coin that is and I think we will all...
Did you hear the one about the couple finding 10,000,000 in tin cans when walking the dog?
While walking their dog, a couple from Northern California struck gold — literally. Last spring, the anonymous couple dug up rusty tin cans with 1,427 gold coins, dating from 1847 to 1894. Nearly every coin was in mint condition and has never been circulated,...
Massapequa Coin Club held a real fun small show today…
The Massapequa Coin Club was created in the year 1968 and if you live out on Long Island I encourage you to meet up with this group which meets the second Thursday of each month……or at least during the twice a year show… stop by when they hold this...
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...
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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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