Gold Coins · Pre-33 US Gold Coins
Sell your Pre-33 US gold coins
Historic pre-1933 US gold — $2.50, $5, $10 and $20 Liberty, Indian and Saint-Gaudens coins, circulated to graded. We value both the gold content and the numismatic premium. Bring yours to any of our 4 Northern Virginia locations for a free appraisal and instant payout.
How we price it
How we price your pre-1933 US gold coins
These coins are unusual because two values sit inside them at once. First there is the gold: $2.50, $5, $10 and $20 Liberty, Indian, and Saint-Gaudens pieces are 90% gold, and your offer starts from that gold weight at the live market price. Second there is the history — for many dates the collector value runs well past melt.
So our appraisal looks harder than it does for plain bullion. We authenticate the coin, weigh its gold, and then read the date, mint mark, and state of preservation, because a scarce year or a high grade can multiply what a coin is worth. Where that numismatic premium is real, it is in our offer — and you are paid the same visit, never by mail.
What to bring and what to expect
Bring the coins exactly as they are, and please do not clean them — original surfaces matter to collectors, and a polished coin can be worth less. Keep any old holders, envelopes, or grading slabs with them. Sellers provide a government-issued photo ID before a purchase.
Chantilly, Annandale, and Manassas take walk-ins during store hours. Vienna / Tysons is currently by appointment, so call (703) 889-0532 before you go. Expect a careful, unrushed appraisal explained in full, then decide at your own pace: accept and you are paid by check on the spot; prefer to think it over and your coins go home with you.
The catalog
Pre-33 US Gold Coins we buy
Search 200 Pre-33 US Gold Coins by year, size or finish. Tap any coin to find your nearest store and bring it in for a free appraisal.
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FAQ
Pre-33 US Gold Coins: common questions
Are my old US gold coins worth more than melt?
Often, yes — that is what sets pre-1933 gold apart from bullion. Every coin's offer starts from its 90% gold content, and scarce dates, mint marks, or high grades can add a substantial collector premium on top, which our buyer assesses coin by coin.
Should I clean my coins before selling?
Please don't. Cleaning strips the original surface collectors prize and can lower a coin's value. Bring it as found — even dark or toned — and we will judge it on its true condition.
Do you buy circulated pre-1933 gold, not just graded coins?
We buy both. A worn, ungraded Liberty or Saint-Gaudens is still valued on its gold plus any date or type premium; a certified high-grade coin is assessed on its grade as well. Either is welcome.
What denominations of pre-1933 US gold do you take?
The full range — $2.50 and $5 quarter and half eagles, $10 eagles, and $20 double eagles across the Liberty, Indian, and Saint-Gaudens types. Each is appraised on its own gold content and collector merit.
Free appraisal
Ready to turn your valuables into cash?
Visit one of our four Northern Virginia stores for a free appraisal, or call ahead. You only sell if you love the offer.