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Eastern Numismatics Inc. We specialize in all things rare and beautiful, including coins, fine jewelry, and precious metals. We NOW Have 2 Locations!!!

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We have Buying and selling over 38 years from the same location, in Garden City, NY! ENI is a family owned 2nd generation full service dealer headquartered in Garden City. We're registered bullion dealers in NYS, dealing in coins, bars and paper currency.

10/22/2026

🪙 Top 3 Buffalo nickels that collectors should always check their dates for
Buffalo nickels are among the most recognizable U.S. coins, but some dates are much harder to find than others. These three stand out for their low mintages, scarcity, and strong collector demand.
1️⃣ 1913-S Type 2 Buffalo Nickel - With only 1,209,000 minted, this first-year issue features the buffalo standing on a flat line rather than a raised mound.
2️⃣ 1921-S Buffalo Nickel - Just 1,557,000 were minted, and finding one with strong details in higher grades can be especially challenging.
3️⃣ 1926-S Buffalo Nickel - Only 970,000 were produced, making it the lowest-mintage regular-issue Buffalo nickel and a major key date in the series.
These key dates are important ones to recognize when collecting or evaluating Buffalo nickels.
💭 Which Buffalo nickel would you most want in your collection? Let us know in the comments, and follow along for next week's Top 3 Thursday!

10/20/2026

✨Honoring the first battles of the American Revolution… Meet the Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar✨
Issued in 1925, the Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial Half Dollar commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775. These historic confrontations between colonial militia and British troops marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War and became lasting symbols of America's struggle for independence.
Key Facts & Highlights:
Designer: Chester Beach, whose obverse features the famous Minute Man statue by Daniel Chester French in Concord, Massachusetts, while the reverse depicts the historic Old Belfry of Lexington.
First Issued: 1925, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution.
Series Context: The coin honors the colonial militia known as Minutemen, who were prepared to respond quickly to British military movements. The Old Belfry on the reverse represents the historic structure associated with the alarm sounded in Lexington on April 19, 1775.
Composition & Diameter: 90% silver, 10% copper; Diameter: 30.6 mm.
From the determined Minute Man standing ready for battle to the Old Belfry that symbolizes the call to arms, this half dollar captures the spirit of the American Revolution. Its design preserves the memory of the ordinary citizens whose actions helped set the United States on the path toward independence.
Did you know the Battles of Lexington and Concord took place more than a year before the Declaration of Independence was signed?
👉 Share your thoughts in the comments!

10/16/2026

✨This was the end of an era for Carson City✨
The 1893-CC Morgan Silver Dollar represents the final year of coin production at the legendary Carson City Mint, making it a historically significant issue in one of America's most beloved silver dollar series.
Graded MS63 by PCGS, this example showcases attractive toning, strong design detail, and the famous CC mintmark. As the last Morgan Dollar struck at Carson City, the 1893-CC holds a special place in American numismatics.
💬 If you could own just one Carson City Morgan, which date would you choose?

10/15/2026

🪙Top 3 legendary coins from the Carson City Mint that collectors still chase today.
The Carson City Mint operated during the Wild West era, producing coins that have become some of the most desirable pieces in American numismatics. These three stand out for their rarity, history, and collector appeal.
1️⃣ 1870-CC Seated Liberty Dollar - With just 11,758 minted, this first-year Carson City silver dollar is a major rarity among collectors.
2️⃣ 1876-CC Twenty-Cent Piece - Only about 10,000 were struck, and most were melted, making surviving examples exceptionally rare.
3️⃣ 1889-CC Morgan Dollar - A famous key date in the Morgan dollar series, with a mintage of 350,000 and strong demand among collectors.
Carson City coins connect collectors to the history of the American West, making them some of the most fascinating U.S. coins to own.
💭 Which CC-mint coin would you most want in your collection? Let us know in the comments, and follow along for next week's Top 3 Thursday!

10/14/2026

✨This $2 bill got its nickname from the design on its back✨
The 1917 $2 Legal Tender Note, commonly known as the Bracelet Note, is one of the distinctive designs from the era of large-size American paper currency. Featuring Thomas Jefferson and the United States Capitol on the front, its nickname comes from the elaborate green patterns on the reverse that resemble an interlocking bracelet.
Key Facts & Highlights:
Issuer: United States Treasury
Year: 1917
Denomination: $2
Type: Legal Tender Note (United States Note)
Portrait: Thomas Jefferson
Catalog: Fr. 60–62, depending on signature combination
The Bracelet Note design dates back to the 1860s, when similar artwork appeared on earlier two-dollar Legal Tender Notes. Its detailed engraving reflects an era when elaborate banknote designs served both artistic and security purposes.
The 1917 $2 Bracelet Note is a reminder of how dramatically American paper currency has changed, from intricate large-size designs to the smaller notes we recognize today.
Would you rather have this historic $2 bill or a modern $2 bill? 👇

10/13/2026

✨Honoring a president who helped bring a historic World's Fair to life… Meet the McKinley Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar✨
Issued in 1903, the McKinley Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase while honoring President William McKinley. Although McKinley did not live to see the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, his administration supported the exposition, and his portrait was chosen for one of the two commemorative gold dollars issued to celebrate the occasion.
Key Facts & Highlights:
Designer: Charles E. Barber, whose portrait of William McKinley appears on the obverse, with the denomination ONE DOLLAR and the dates 1803–1903 surrounded by a wreath on the reverse.
First Issued: 1903, as one of two commemorative gold dollar designs created for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition.
Series Context: The McKinley variety honors the 25th President of the United States, while its companion Jefferson variety recognizes the president who completed the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Composition & Diameter: 90% gold, 10% copper; Diameter: 15 mm.
From McKinley's distinguished portrait to its connection with the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, this gold dollar preserves the memory of a president whose support helped shape one of America's most celebrated World's Fairs. Together with the Jefferson variety, it represents an important milestone in the early history of U.S. commemorative coinage.
Now that we've featured both Louisiana Purchase Gold Dollars, which design do you prefer, Jefferson or McKinley?
👉 Share your pick in the comments!

10/12/2026

✨A piece of American history from the earliest days of the U.S. Mint... Meet the 1794 Large Cent✨
Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1794 Large Cent represents one of the earliest circulating coins produced by the United States. With a reported mintage of 918,521, this copper cent offers a fascinating connection to the young nation's first years of coin production.
🔎 Key Facts & Highlights:
Date: 1794
Mint: Philadelphia
Composition: 100% copper
Design: Liberty Cap, originally created by Joseph Wright and modified by Robert Scot
Mintage: 918,521
Collector Significance: An important early American copper coin celebrated for its numerous die varieties and historical importance
The 1794 Large Cent is especially fascinating because of its many collectible varieties. Differences in Liberty's portrait, lettering, and individual dies allow specialists to identify coins struck from specific die combinations. Some varieties are exceptionally rare, making the series an important area of early American numismatics.
💬 Would you rather own a 1794 Large Cent for its connection to early American history or pursue one of its rare die varieties?

10/09/2026

✨This tiny detail changes everything✨

At first glance, this might look like a typical 1953 Canadian Silver 50 Cent piece, but subtle design differences make it a collectible variety.

Graded MS64 by NGC, this example is the Large Date No Shoulder Fold variety, distinguished by details in Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait and the date. Add in strong mint luster and attractive eye appeal, and you have a great example of how small details can make a big difference in coin collecting.

💬 Would you rather collect varieties like this or key dates?

10/08/2026

✨Top 3 Clues a Coin Still has its Original Mint Luster

Original mint luster is created during the striking process, and learning to recognize it can tell you a lot about a coin's surfaces and condition.

1️⃣ Cartwheel Effect - When tilted under a light, original luster often creates rotating bands of reflected light across the coin's surface.

2️⃣ Consistent Surface Texture - Genuine mint luster should flow naturally across the surfaces without obvious polished, dull, or unnaturally smooth areas.

3️⃣ Luster Around the Details - Protected areas around lettering and design elements can preserve traces of original luster even when more exposed areas show wear.

Learning how mint luster behaves can make it much easier to recognize original surfaces and spot coins that may have been cleaned or altered.

💭 Which of these signs do you look for first? Let us know in the comments, and follow along for next week's Top 3 Thursday!

10/07/2026

✨Why did collectors call this a “Horse Blanket”?✨

The 1923 $1 Silver Certificate comes from the final years of America’s large-size currency era. Notes of this size became popularly known as “Horse Blankets” because they were noticeably larger than the U.S. currency used today.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Issuer: United States Treasury
Year: 1923
Denomination: $1
Type: Silver Certificate
Portrait: George Washington
Nickname: Horse Blanket
Catalog: Fr. 237–239

The 1923 series was the final large-size $1 Silver Certificate. In 1929, U.S. paper money was reduced to approximately the dimensions still used today, bringing the era of these oversized notes to an end.

U.S. money got smaller, but did it get better? Would you bring large-size notes back? 👇

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