Sell your coins to people who know which ones are rare.
Is it just silver, or a piece of history? Bring the collection to our Smyrna showroom, or book a time in Franklin or Bellevue, and we will go through it coin by coin, tell you what each one is, and pay for the rare ones as rare, not as metal.
- Silver dollars
- Junk silver
- Gold coins
- Collectibles
- Foreign coins
A coin can be worth far more than the metal in it.
Many “cash for gold” buyers throw a collection on the scale and pay for melt. We do not. Every coin is looked at on its own, because a common date and a rare one weigh exactly the same, and only one of them should be paid as a collector piece. If you are holding a key date or a high-grade specimen, you are paid its full numismatic value, not just the silver or gold.
Inherited collections usually arrive with more questions than answers. We sit down with you, one client at a time, and sort the collection together: what each coin is, how it grades, and what it is worth today. You leave knowing what you had, whether or not you decide to sell.
What we buy
One coin or a whole collection. Leave them exactly as you found them.
Silver dollars
Morgan and Peace dollars, singly or by the roll. Rare dates and mint marks are priced as rare.
Junk silver
Pre-1965 dimes, quarters, and halves, bought on their silver content by weight.
Gold coins
Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, pre-1933 US gold, and any other gold issue.
Collectibles
Key dates, graded coins, proof and mint sets, and errors. Collector value counted, not just metal.
Foreign coins
Gold and silver coins from any mint in the world. We identify them, you do not have to.
Melt value is the floor, not the price.
Six things decide what a coin is worth. We go through each of them with you at the counter, so you can see where the offer comes from and why one coin in the pile is paid differently from the next.
See today’s spot prices
- 01
Date
The year on the face is the first thing we check. Some dates had small mintages or saw most of their run melted, and those carry a premium that has nothing to do with weight.
- 02
Mint mark
The small letter that tells where a coin was struck: D, S, O, CC, or none. The same date from a different mint can be a common coin or a rare one, so we look for it on every piece.
- 03
Condition and grade
Wear, luster, and surface marks decide the grade, and grade can separate a coin worth melt from one worth many times that. Coins already graded by PCGS or NGC are priced on the holder's grade, on the 1 to 70 scale those services use.
- 04
Rarity
How many were made, how many survive, and whether the coin is a recognized key date, error, or variety. This is the part most buyers skip, and the part we are here for.
- 05
Collector demand
A rare coin is only worth a premium if collectors are looking for it. We work with a network of collectors, so we know what is moving and can pay for it.
- 06
Metal content and today's spot
For common-date silver and gold, the floor is the metal: purity, weight, and the live spot price that morning. We show you the number we are working from, the same one on our Spot Prices page.
“Came in today to sell some gold and got a way better price for it than I thought! Tom was super friendly and went above and beyond to help us get the best price! I will definitely be coming in again.”
Why Nashville collectors bring their coins to us.
- Rarity, not just weight
- A coin is often worth more than the silver or gold in it. We check key dates, mint marks, and condition on every piece, and when one carries collector value beyond its metal, that is what you are paid.
- Sorted together, in private
- Inherited collections come with questions. We go through yours with you in a secure, one-on-one room, walking through the history and grading of each coin, so you understand its real market value before you decide anything.
- Premiums a pawn shop cannot match
- We are numismatists with a network of collectors behind us, which means a rare item can be paid as a rare item. Standard pawn shops and scale-and-pay buyers have nowhere to place it, so they cannot.
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Questions about selling coins.
The general questions, what to bring, fees, hours, and how an offer is built, are answered on our FAQ page. Anything else, call (615) 893-2414.
Read the full FAQHow do I know if my old coins are worth money?
It depends on rarity, condition, mint mark, metal content, and collector demand. Some older coins are only worth face value; others carry real premiums because of a rare date or their silver or gold content. Our rare coin guide lists the dates and mint marks worth a second look, but a professional evaluation is the only way to be sure, and ours is free.
What kinds of coins are usually the most valuable?
Rare-date coins, low-mintage coins, high-grade specimens, gold coins, and historically significant collectible coins tend to be worth the most. Coins already graded by PCGS or NGC can also bring stronger prices, depending on their rarity and the grade on the holder.
Does it matter if my coins have been professionally graded?
It can help. A coin in a PCGS or NGC holder has a grade a buyer can rely on, which usually means a stronger price for a rare date. Ungraded coins are not penalized; we grade them ourselves at the counter and explain what we see.
Do you buy junk silver and foreign coins?
Yes to both. Junk silver, meaning pre-1965 US dimes, quarters, and halves with no collector premium, is bought on its silver content by weight. Foreign gold and silver coins are bought as well; we identify the issue and the metal, so you do not need to know what you have before you come in.
Do I need to sort or inventory my collection first?
No. Bring it as it is, in the album, the coffee can, or the shoebox it was found in. We sort the collection together, one client at a time, and go through what each coin is and how it grades as we go. The sorting is part of the visit, not homework.
How long does a coin appraisal take?
A few coins take a few minutes. A large inherited collection can take longer, depending on how many coins there are and how much research a few of them call for. We would rather take the time and get it right than rush an estimate.
Bring it in.
Leave with cash, the same day.
Walk in at the Smyrna showroom Monday through Saturday, or book a private appointment in Franklin or Bellevue.
(615) 893-24141932 Almaville Rd Suite 110, Smyrna, TN 37167·Monday to Friday 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 3 PM