Short answer: we buy and appraise coins in Greenville for free, and pay you the higher of melt value or collector value. Bring a single coin or a whole estate collection, and we’ll value each piece in front of you, on the spot, no appointment needed.

Have coins to sell in Greenville? Whether it’s a single silver dollar, a jar of wheat pennies, an inherited collection, or bullion coins, bring them in and we’ll evaluate everything in front of you. We buy both for metal value and for collector (numismatic) value, so you get the higher of the two. No appointment needed.

We’ve been buying coins in the Upstate for 15+ years with 700+ five-star reviews. Selling silver or gold coins? See our sell silver and sell gold pages too.

Greenville’s family coin shop

Looking for a coin shop or coin dealer in Greenville you can actually trust? That is us. We are a family-run coin buyer, not a pawn counter and not a mail-in service, and we handle everything from a single silver dollar to a full inherited collection. Here is where to go next, depending on what you have:

Why Greenville sells to us

  • 15+ years, family-run — a trusted local name, not a pop-up or pawn counter.
  • 700+ 5-star reviews — among the most-reviewed precious-metals buyers in Greenville.
  • Tested in front of you — transparent, accurate valuations you can watch.
  • Cash on the spot — paid the same visit (larger amounts may be part check).
  • We know coins — rare and collectible pieces are valued on more than melt.

What we buy and appraise

Bring one coin or a whole box. We buy and value:

  • Silver dollars, including Morgan and Peace dollars
  • 90% “junk” silver (pre-1965 dimes, quarters, half dollars) and 40% Kennedy halves
  • Wheat cents, Indian Head cents, buffalo nickels, and other older US coins
  • Key-date and better-date coins, and certified/graded coins (PCGS, NGC)
  • Gold and silver bullion coins (American Eagles, Canadian Maples, Krugerrands)
  • Proof and mint sets, commemoratives, and world/foreign coins
  • Full estate collections

Selling silver or gold coins by weight? See our sell silver, sell gold, and sell bullion pages too.

Free coin appraisal, melt value vs collector value

Not sure what you have? We appraise coins for free and explain what drives the value, with no obligation to sell. Every coin is worth at least its melt value (its metal content at the live spot price), and some are worth much more for their collector, or numismatic, value, which depends on the date, mint mark, condition (grade), and rarity.

A worn common-date silver dollar may be worth its silver, while a key date or a high-grade coin can be worth many times melt. We check each coin for both, and pay you the higher of the two. If you inherited a collection and do not know where to start, bring the whole thing in and we will sort and value it with you.

How it works

1. Bring it in

Walk in with your coins and a valid photo ID. Call ahead for large collections.

2. We evaluate

We check metal content and look for collector value, and explain what drives the price.

3. Get paid

Accept the offer and walk out with cash the same visit.

Frequently asked questions

How do you value coins?

We value each coin on the higher of its metal (melt) value or its collector value, based on date, mint, condition, and rarity. We show you how we reached the number.

Do you buy whole collections and estates?

Yes. We regularly buy entire collections and estate coin lots. For large collections, call ahead so we can set aside time.

Do you buy bullion coins?

Yes — American Eagles, Canadian Maples, Krugerrands, rounds and bars, priced on the live metal spot.

What do I need to bring?

Your coins and a valid photo ID (required in South Carolina for precious-metal purchases).

How do I know if my coin is valuable?

Value comes down to date, mint mark, condition (grade), and rarity, on top of metal content. The safest way to know is a free appraisal. Bring your coins in and we will tell you what is worth melt and what is worth more as a collectible.

What is the difference between melt value and collector value?

Melt value is the coin’s metal content at the live spot price. Collector (numismatic) value is what a coin is worth to collectors for its date, condition, and rarity. We pay the higher of the two.

Do you buy inherited coin collections?

Yes, we buy estate and inherited collections regularly. Bring the whole collection in and we will sort and value it with you. For large collections, call ahead so we can set aside time.

Do you buy Morgan and Peace silver dollars?

Yes. We buy Morgan and Peace dollars individually or by the roll, valued on the higher of silver content or collector value based on date, mint, and grade.

How fast do I get paid?

On the spot. Cash the same visit; larger purchases may be paid partly by check.

Who values your coins

Greenville Gold & Silver is family-run. Dan Hilliard opened the shop in 2012, and his sons Michael and Greg Hilliard run the counter today, with 15+ years buying coins and collections across the Upstate. They check every coin for date, mint, and grade in front of you, so you are dealing with the owners, not an anonymous mail-in service.

Sell your coins today

Greenville Gold & Silver — 1637 Woodruff Rd, Ste C, Greenville, SC 29607

Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 10am–3pm · No appointment needed · 864-901-7975

Call 864-901-7975