Sell Coins Online for Cash
Want to sell coins online for cash without listing them, waiting on bids or shipping them to a stranger? American Rarities buys coins online from collectors, families and estates nationwide. You send photos or a list, we send back a free written appraisal and a cash offer, and if you accept, you get paid immediately by check, wire or ACH. There is never an obligation to sell.
We have bought rare coins since our founding in 1990, with over $400 million in numismatic transactions. Our nationwide buying network of dealers and buyers around the country lets us make strong offers on whole collections, not just the best pieces.
This page covers the cash side of selling coins online: what to send, how your offer is figured and how you get paid.
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How to Sell Coins Online for Cash in 5 Steps
- Send photos or a list. Photograph the front and back of each coin in good, even light, or send an inventory list. A spreadsheet or handwritten list is fine for a large collection. Email, text or use the form on this page.
- Get a free written appraisal. Our team reviews your coins and usually replies within 24 hours, though larger collections may take longer. If so, we’ll let you know. We grade coins in-house for free, without slabbing, and IRS-compliant appraisals are available for estates. Learn more about our free online coin appraisal.
- Accept the cash offer, or don’t. Our offer is in writing. If you decide not to sell, you keep your coins and can use our appraisal as a pricing reference.
- Ship insured or meet a buyer. Mail-in shipments are fully insured with no deductible, with free or discounted shipping on selected collections. For larger collections, one of our buyers can visit your home. See our guide to selling a large coin collection.
- Get paid immediately. Once your coins arrive and are verified, we pay by check, wire or ACH.
How Your Cash Offer Is Figured
No honest buyer can price a coin they have not seen, which is why we do not publish a fixed price list. Every offer is built from the same four things:
- Metal content. Gold and silver coins have a floor value tied to the spot price of the metal, which you can follow on Kitco. This matters most for bullion and 90% silver coins.
- Numismatic value. Date, mint mark, rarity and collector demand can make a coin worth far more than its metal. Dealers and collectors follow published references such as the PCGS Price Guide and the NGC Coin Price Guide.
- Condition and certification. Coins are graded on the 1 to 70 Sheldon scale. Coins certified by PCGS, NGC or ANACS are easier to price; see selling PCGS, NGC and ANACS coins and our guide to coin grading services.
- Authenticity. We test with XRF analysis and digital microscopy. Counterfeit and altered coins are common online, so read about fake and altered coins before you buy or sell.
Coins You Can Sell Online for Cash
We buy entire collections at a fair, mutually agreed price. We do not cherry pick. That includes:
- U.S. gold coins, from gold dollars to double eagles
- Morgan, Peace and other silver dollars
- Rare U.S. type coins, key dates and rare coin collections
- Proof sets, mint sets and commemoratives
- Gold and silver bullion, including American Eagles
- World coins and U.S. paper money
How and When You Get Paid
Speed matters when you sell coins online for cash. Once you accept our written offer and your coins are received and verified, we pay immediately by the method you choose:
- Check, mailed to the address you give us.
- Wire transfer, for the fastest access to larger amounts.
- ACH deposit directly to your bank account.
If one of our buyers visits you in person, payment is made at the time of the purchase. There are no listing fees, no auction commissions and no waiting for a stranger to pay.
Why Sell Your Coins Online to American Rarities
- Founded in 1990, with more than 30 years in the rare coin business and hundreds of years of combined experience on our team
- A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
- Life Members of the American Numismatic Association
- PCGS and NGC authorized dealer and ANACS submission center
- 4.7 stars from 86 Google reviews
- Buyers in California, Colorado and Arizona, plus Minnesota, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Wyoming and New Jersey
Read what sellers say in our customer testimonials, or meet our rare coin experts.
Other Ways to Sell Coins Online
Selling to a direct buyer is not the only option. Online marketplaces and auctions can work for some coins, but they usually mean listing fees or commissions, waiting for bids, shipping to a buyer you do not know and the risk of returns or non-payment. A direct buyer gives you one written offer and pays immediately.
If you are still comparing options, these guides go deeper:
- Coin selling sites: marketplaces, auctions and direct buyers compared
- Coin selling website: how selling through our website works
- Best place to sell coins online: what to look for in a buyer
- Online coins buyer: how to sell coins online safely and vet a buyer
- Where to sell coins online for the best price
Sell Coins Online for Cash: Quick Answers
Can I really sell coins online for cash?
Yes. Send photos or a list by text or our form, and we reply with a free written appraisal and cash offer. Accept, and we pay once your coins are verified.
Do my coins need to be graded before I sell them online?
No. We grade coins in-house for free, without slabbing, and tell you which might be worth sending to PCGS, NGC or ANACS.
How much cash will I get for my coins?
It depends on metal content, rarity, condition and demand. We do not quote prices without seeing your coins, so send clear photos of both sides.
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