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Sell Your Coins in San Diego
Top Prices • Same-Day Payment • No Obligation
Selling your coin collection? You need a buyer who recognizes what you have and pays you what it’s worth. San Diego Coin Dealer has built a strong reputation across San Diego County by treating every seller with honesty and making fair offers. We purchase everything from individual gold coins to complete estate collections, and we price based on current precious metals markets and collector demand.
Pawn shops treat coins like generic merchandise. Online buyers factor shipping into lowball offers. We work differently. Our team specializes exclusively in numismatics. We identify key dates, spot mint errors, and recognize the differences that separate a $10 coin from a $10,000 coin. That knowledge means better payouts for you.
Competitive Prices
Based on live market data
Same-Day Payment
Cash, check, or wire
Expert Evaluation
Free with no obligation
No Pressure
Take your time deciding
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Why Sellers Choose Us
Knowledge That Pays Off
The difference between a fair offer and a lowball one often comes down to what the buyer knows. We recognize varieties and errors that most buyers miss entirely. That worn Mercury dime from 1916? A pawn shop sees pocket change. We see a Denver mint key date worth thousands.
- Trained numismatists who identify scarce varieties, mint errors, and overlooked key dates
- Real-time spot prices posted in our shop so you can verify gold and silver values yourself
- Industry pricing standards from PCGS, NGC, and Greysheet applied to every collectible piece
- Professional association membership in the ANA and PNG, organizations that hold dealers to strict ethical guidelines
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Types of Coins We Buy
Gold Coins
We buy gold in any condition. Bullion pieces like American Eagles and Krugerrands trade based on weight and purity. Pre-1933 American gold and scarce foreign issues often carry collector premiums well above metal value.
Silver Coins
Morgan and Peace dollars, Walking Liberties, junk silver bags, proof sets. We purchase all of it. Rare dates and coins in exceptional condition earn premiums. Even heavily circulated or damaged silver holds melt value we'll pay for.
Rare & Collectible
Mint errors, key dates, commemoratives, and proof issues often carry values that have nothing to do with metal content. These pieces need someone who understands the collector market. That's where we come in.
Estate Collections
Families contact us every week after inheriting coins they know nothing about. Bring the entire collection. We'll sort through everything, identify each piece, and give you a full breakdown at no cost.
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How We Determine Value
Transparent pricing builds trust. We walk you through every calculation so you understand exactly how we arrived at our offer.
Precious Metal Weight
We weigh gold and silver content and apply the live spot price displayed in our shop.
Date and Mintmark Analysis
Certain years and mint facilities produced far fewer coins. We check every piece for these low-mintage varieties.
Condition Assessment
A coin's grade directly affects what collectors will pay. Higher grades command higher premiums above base metal value.
Before You Visit: Don’t Clean Your Coins: Cleaning removes original surfaces and destroys collector appeal. That dark toning you might want to polish away? Collectors call it patina, and they pay more for it. Cleaned coins can lose anywhere from half to nearly all of their numismatic premium.
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Our Simple Selling Process
1. Visit Our Shop
Stop by during regular hours. Most collections don’t require an appointment. If you’re bringing a large estate or want dedicated time with a specialist, call ahead and we’ll reserve a private session.
2. Get a Free Assessment
Our numismatists examine every coin. We verify dates, check mintmarks, assess condition, and test metal content when necessary. We research auction records and dealer pricing for scarce pieces. This service costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.
3. Review a Transparent Offer
We break down each price line by line. Bullion reflects spot. Collectibles reference current market guides. You see exactly how we reached every number. No vague explanations. No hidden deductions.
4. Walk Out With Payment
Say yes, and we pay you immediately. Smaller transactions go out in cash. Larger amounts can move by company check or bank wire, your choice. Most visits wrap up in under an hour. You arrive with coins. You leave with money.
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COMMON QUESTIONS
How can I tell if my coins have value?
Metal content, scarcity, condition, and collector interest all play a role. Dates and mintmarks matter more than most people realize. A professional assessment is the only reliable way to know. Ours is free and comes with no strings.
Is there a minimum amount you'll buy?
None. A single coin gets the same careful attention as a 500-piece estate. We welcome sellers at every level.
Do you purchase graded coins in holders?
Absolutely. Coins slabbed by PCGS or NGC come with established grades, which makes pricing straightforward. We also buy raw coins and can estimate their grade during evaluation.
Can you give me a price over the phone or by email?
We can offer rough estimates for common bullion items. Accurate pricing for collectibles requires hands-on inspection. Photos help narrow things down, but nothing replaces examining the coin in person.
What if I want to think it over?
Take all the time you need. Many people come in just to learn what their coins are worth. You can take our written offer home, compare it with other buyers, and come back whenever you're ready. We're confident in our pricing.
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Sell Your Coins in San Diego
Stop by for a free assessment with no obligation. Bring your coins. Leave with cash.