Guides & resources
Coin & Gold Selling Guides
Straight, jargon-free guides to help you understand what your coins and gold are worth and how to sell them well. Written by the buyers at NYC Coin Buyers.
How to Sell a Coin Collection in NYC: A Step-by-Step Guide
What to do first, what not to do, and how to get a fair, itemized offer when it is time to sell a coin collection.
Read the guide →Coin Grading Explained: PCGS, NGC & the Sheldon Scale
What the numbers on a coin holder mean, how the 70-point scale works, and why certification changes the price.
Read the guide →Melt Value vs Numismatic Value: What Your Coins Are Really Worth
The difference between a coin’s metal value and its collector value, and why it matters when you sell.
Read the guide →Morgan & Peace Silver Dollar Value Guide
Dates, mint marks, and key dates that separate a common silver dollar from a valuable one.
Read the guide →Pre-1964 Silver Coins: The "Junk Silver" Value Guide
What counts as junk silver, which coins are 90%, and how the value is figured against spot.
Read the guide →Selling Inherited Coins & Estate Collections: What to Know
A calm, practical path through selling a collection you inherited and did not choose.
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