Eastern Numismatics Inc.

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

Check OUT our New Store in University Park, Florida by the Fresh Market (:

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.

06/26/2026

✨ This is why commemorative half dollars are so underrated ✨

While many collectors focus on Morgan Dollars and other classic silver coins, commemorative half dollars offer a unique combination of history, artistry, and collectible appeal.

This 1920 Pilgrim Commemorative Half Dollar, graded MS64 by PCGS, was issued to mark the 300th anniversary of the Pilgrims' arrival in America. Featuring Governor William Bradford on the obverse and the Mayflower on the reverse, it remains one of the most recognizable designs in the classic commemorative series.

💬 Which classic U.S. commemorative design is your favorite?

06/25/2026

🔍 Top 3 Coins With Hidden Design Details

Some of the most fascinating parts of a coin aren't obvious at first glance. Hidden details can reveal the artist's signature, symbolic meaning, or incredible attention to detail.

Here are three design elements collectors love to discover:
1️⃣ Designer Initials – Many coin designers discreetly included their initials within the artwork, creating a subtle signature hidden in plain sight.
2️⃣ Hidden Symbols – Small symbols and design elements often carry deeper historical or cultural meaning.
3️⃣ Micro Details – Tiny features throughout a coin's design showcase the craftsmanship that goes into creating great coinage.

The more closely you look at coins, the more stories you uncover.
💭 What's your favorite hidden detail you've found on a coin? Let us know below! 👇

06/24/2026

✨Most people don't know why this note is red✨

This is the 1928C $5 Legal Tender Note, one of America's most recognizable Red Seal notes.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Issuer: United States Treasury
Year: 1928C
Denomination: $5
Grade: PCGS Very Choice New 64 PPQ
Catalog: Fr. 1528
Type: Legal Tender Note

Many collectors recognize the red seal immediately, but fewer know why it was used. Legal Tender Notes carried a red Treasury seal to distinguish them from other forms of U.S. currency in circulation. The seal identified notes issued directly by the United States Treasury rather than the Federal Reserve System.

That simple color difference helped make these notes instantly recognizable, and today it remains one of the most iconic design features in American paper money.
Which design do you prefer, the Red Seal Legal Tender Note or the modern $5 bill? 👇

06/23/2026

✨A tribute to one of America’s most enduring landmarks… Meet the Lincoln Memorial Cent✨

Struck from 1959 to 2008, the Lincoln Memorial Cent introduced a new reverse design celebrating the 150th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth. For nearly five decades, it remained a familiar part of everyday commerce and became one of the most recognizable coins in American history.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Designer: Frank Gasparro, whose depiction of the Lincoln Memorial became a fixture of U.S. coinage for generations.
First Issued: 1959, replacing the Wheat Ears reverse that had appeared on the cent since 1909.
Series Context: The Memorial reverse made history as the first circulating U.S. coin to feature the same person on both sides, with Lincoln visible within the Memorial.
Composition: 95% copper through most of 1982; later issues were struck in copper-plated zinc; Diameter: 19.0 mm.

From the familiar portrait of Lincoln to the iconic Memorial on the reverse, this cent became a lasting symbol of American history and one of the most widely collected coin series in the nation.

Which Lincoln Memorial Cent year or variety is your favorite?
👉 Share your pick in the comments!

06/22/2026

✨A tribute to independence struck in silver… Meet the 1927 Vermont Commemorative Half Dollar ✨

Issued to honor the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Bennington, this classic commemorative half dollar celebrates one of the most important American victories of the Revolutionary War.

The Vermont Half Dollar reflects the pride, patriotism, and historical storytelling that define the golden age of U.S. commemorative coinage.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Composition: 90% silver / 10% copper — 0.3617 troy oz of silver
Designer: Charles Keck
Design: Ira Allen and the Catamount on the obverse, with the Bennington Battle Monument on the reverse
Collectibility: Low mintage with many examples melted, making it a historically important and desirable commemorative

The 1927 Vermont Commemorative Half Dollar blends Revolutionary War history with bold American symbolism; a timeless piece of classic U.S. silver.

📍 Eastern Numismatics – Garden City, NY
📞 Call 516-746-6460 to learn more or secure this historic silver classic for your collection today.

Which classic U.S. commemorative half dollar do you think best represents American independence? 👇

06/19/2026

✨This is why Morgan Dollars are America's favorite silver dollar✨

With their large size, iconic design, and fascinating history, Morgan Dollars have remained one of the most popular coins in American numismatics for well over a century.

This 1904-O Morgan Dollar, graded MS65 by NGC, showcases strong mint luster and beautiful detail throughout the design. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, it comes from one of the final years of regular Morgan Dollar production before the series paused in 1904.

💬 What is your favorite Morgan Dollar mintmark: Carson City, New Orleans, San Francisco, or Philadelphia?

06/18/2026

🚨 Top 3 Signs a Coin Has Been Altered

Not every coin is exactly as it left the mint. Some have been modified over the years, and knowing the warning signs can help you avoid costly mistakes.

Here are three clues that a coin may have been altered:
1️⃣ Tooling – Added or reshaped details often leave unnatural lines, textures, or design elements that don't match the original coin.
2️⃣ Artificial Toning – Bright or unusual colors can be eye-catching, but unnatural patterns and inconsistent toning may signal an altered surface.
3️⃣ Repairs – Filled holes, hidden damage, and surface restoration can leave subtle evidence that affects both authenticity and value.

Experienced collectors know that originality matters, and spotting alterations is a key skill in the hobby.

Which of these alterations do you think is the toughest to detect? Let us know below! 👇

06/17/2026

✨Most Americans have never held one of these✨

This is the 1934A $500 Federal Reserve Note, a high-denomination bill issued during an era when large cash transactions were far more common than they are today. Long before electronic banking and digital payments, notes like this helped move significant amounts of money between banks, businesses, and individuals.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Issuer: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Year: 1934A
Denomination: $500
Grade: PMG Choice VF 35
Catalog: Fr # 2202-G
Portrait: President William McKinley

Featuring President William McKinley on the front, the $500 bill was once a practical tool of commerce. High denomination notes circulated in the United States for decades before being officially discontinued in 1969, making them one of the most recognizable relics of America's paper money history.

If you found a $500 bill today, would you keep it or spend it? 👇

06/16/2026

✨The coin that introduced Lincoln to America’s pocket change… Meet the Lincoln Wheat Cent✨

Struck from 1909 to 1958, the Lincoln Wheat Cent marked a historic milestone in U.S. coinage as the first circulating coin to feature a real person. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the design quickly became one of the most recognizable and beloved coins in American history.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Designer: Victor David Brenner, whose portrait of Lincoln remains the foundation of the cent more than a century later.
First Issued: 1909, replacing the Indian Head Cent and introducing Lincoln to everyday American coinage.
Series Context: The reverse features two wheat stalks symbolizing the nation’s agricultural heritage, a design that remained in use for nearly 50 years.
Composition: 95% copper, 5% tin and zinc (most years); Diameter: 19.0 mm.

From Lincoln’s timeless portrait to the simple elegance of the wheat ears reverse, this cent became a fixture of daily life for generations of Americans and remains one of the most collected coin series in the hobby.

Which Lincoln Wheat Cent date or variety is your favorite?
👉 Share your pick in the comments!

06/15/2026

✨A Pacific Northwest classic in silver… Meet the 1925 Vancouver Commemorative Half Dollar ✨

Struck to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Vancouver, Washington, this classic commemorative half dollar honors early American exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest.

Issued during the golden age of U.S. commemoratives, it blends regional history with some of the finest artistry of the era.

Key Facts & Highlights:
Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
Composition: 90% silver / 10% copper — 0.3617 troy oz of silver
Designer: Laura Gardin Fraser
Design: Captain Robert Gray on the obverse and Fort Vancouver with the Hudson’s Bay Company flag on the reverse
Collectibility: Limited mintage with many later melted, making it a desirable and often underrated classic commemorative

The 1925 Vancouver Commemorative Half Dollar captures the spirit of exploration, expansion, and early American history; all struck in classic U.S. silver.

📍 Eastern Numismatics – Garden City, NY
📞 Call 516-746-6460 to learn more or secure this historic silver classic for your collection today.

Which classic U.S. commemorative half dollar do you think is the most underrated? 👇

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