Sell My Rare Coins

Rare U.S. coins including a 1795 Flowing Hair dollar, 1794 half dime, 1854 three-dollar gold piece and 1875-S trade dollar on a gold background

Ready to Sell Your Rare Coins?

Maybe you spent decades building a set of early type coins, or maybe you just inherited a box of old silver and gold and want to know what it is worth. Either way, the question is the same: what is the safest way to sell my rare coins and still get a fair price?

You have a few options. A local coin shop is quick, but many shops buy mainly bullion and may not recognize a scarce date, variety, or high-grade example. Online marketplaces and auctions reach many buyers, but you take on the photos, fees, shipping risk, and weeks of waiting. Selling directly to an experienced rare coin buyer gives you a firm offer and immediate payment, without listing a single coin.

American Rarities has bought rare coins since 1990. Start with a free online coin appraisal, and if you have a big or inherited group, see how we handle a large coin collection or an estate appraisal.

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Why Sell Your Rare Coins to American Rarities

  • Experience you can check: buying and selling rare coins since 1990, more than $400 million in transactions, an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, and a 4.7-star average from 86 Google reviews.
  • No fees to sell: the appraisal is free, there are no listing or auction fees, and you are never obligated to accept an offer.
  • Home visits or insured mail-in: for qualifying collections, a buyer from our network can appraise your coins in person at your home or office. Mail-in shipments are fully insured with no deductible, with free or discounted shipping on selected collections.
  • Immediate payment: once you accept and we receive your coins, we pay right away by check, wire, or ACH.
  • Every kind of rare coin: early American silver and copper, U.S. gold coins, PCGS, NGC, and ANACS graded coins, and raw coins straight from an old album. Collectors of type and commemorative sets can also read our guide to selling collector coins.
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How to Sell My Rare Coins in 4 Steps

  1. Phone showing the American Rarities coin photo upload form, step one in selling rare coinsSend photos or a list: use the form on this page or text clear photos of both sides of your best coins to 720-600-4740. For a larger group, a simple list of dates, mint marks, and denominations is enough to start.
  2. Eschenbach 5X folding loupe used for a free rare coin appraisalFree appraisal and offer: a rare coin specialist reviews date, mint mark, variety, grade, and eye appeal, then sends you a no-obligation offer, typically within 24 hours, though larger collections may take longer. If so, we’ll let you know.
  3. Kraft padded mailer with a white label reading TO: American Rarities and a red INSURED stampHome visit or insured mail-in: meet one of our buyers at your home or office for qualifying collections, or ship your coins fully insured with no deductible.
  4. Check from American Rarities with the logo and name at the top left and We pay more for your coins underneath, made out to Seller on the Pay to the Order of line with the dollar amount box at the end, memo reading Purchase, on a transparent backgroundSmartphone banking screen showing a completed ACH direct deposit to a checking accountGet paid: accept the offer and receive immediate payment by check, wire, or ACH.

Before You Sell: How to Prepare Your Rare Coins

  • Do not clean your coins. Polishing, dipping, or rubbing leaves hairlines and can sharply reduce a rare coin’s value.
  • Handle coins by the edges and leave them in their original holders, flips, albums, or government packaging.
  • Keep graded coins in their slabs and note the certification numbers; raw coins do not need grading before you sell.
  • Gather any paperwork, such as old receipts, inventory lists, or notes from the original collector.
  • Do not break up a collection before it is appraised; sets and runs can be worth more together.

Rarity, condition, and demand drive value. Coins are graded on the 1 to 70 Sheldon scale explained in this overview of coin grading, and an early type such as the 1794 to 1795 Flowing Hair dollar can be worth many times more in a higher grade. The American Numismatic Association is a good place to learn more about collecting, and the IRS guide to capital gains (Topic 409) explains how gains on collectibles such as coins are treated. To research your coins first, try our coin value finder, learn about coin authenticity and grading, or browse the Knowledge Center.

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Selling Rare Coins: Quick Answers

What is the safest way to sell my rare coins?

Sell to an established buyer with a verifiable history. American Rarities has bought rare coins since 1990, holds an A+ BBB rating, and offers in-person home visits for qualifying collections or fully insured mail-in with no deductible.

Do you buy a single rare coin, or only whole collections?

Both. We buy individual key dates and rarities as well as complete collections, and we make offers on raw and graded coins.

Are there any fees to sell my rare coins?

No. The appraisal is free, there are no listing or auction fees, and you are under no obligation to accept our offer.

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Free Appraisal for Your Coins and Coin Collections

Email, Text, or Use This Form To Send Us Your Inventory List or Pictures

Email: staff@americanrarities.com | Text: 720-600-4740




Upload clear photos of fronts and backs and we'll reply with a free appraisal.

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