What You Can Bring In
No appointment needed — no minimum. Walk in during business hours.
Coins We Buy in Connecticut
From single key dates to entire estate collections — we evaluate everything at full numismatic value.
U.S. Silver Coins
Morgan dollars, Peace dollars, Walking Liberty halves, Mercury dimes, war nickels, and all 90% silver coins.
U.S. Gold Coins
Saint-Gaudens double eagles, Indian Head eagles, Liberty Head coins, and all pre-1933 U.S. gold. See our guide on selling inherited gold coins if you've come across these in an estate.
Wheat Pennies & Lincoln Cents
Common dates to rare key dates, circulated and uncirculated. We evaluate every Lincoln cent individually.
Buffalo & Jefferson Nickels
All dates including key dates and war nickels. Buffalo nickels evaluated for date and condition.
Commemorative Coins
Classic and modern U.S. commemoratives, proof sets, and mint sets bought at fair collector value.
Foreign & World Coins
Canadian, Mexican, European, and world coins in gold and silver evaluated at current market rates.
Coin Collections & Estates
Full collections evaluated piece by piece at fair numismatic value — not lumped together at bulk melt price.
Paper Currency
Old U.S. bills, silver certificates, gold certificates, and foreign currency evaluated at collector value.
How Our Evaluation Works
Three straightforward steps — no surprises, no pressure
Bring Your Coins In
Walk in during business hours or book a free appointment. No appointment needed — bring everything as you found it.
We Test & Weigh in Front of You
We test and weigh each coin right in front of you and explain what we're checking for as we go.
We Explain — You Decide
We explain how we reached our offer. Take the written offer and decide in your own time — no pressure, no obligation. Same-day payment if you accept.
Serving Coin Sellers Across New Haven County
Haven Coin & Jewelry is located at 2285 Whitney Ave in Hamden, Connecticut — minutes from New Haven, North Haven, Cheshire, Woodbridge, Orange, Derby, and Ansonia. We serve collectors and sellers from across New Haven County and beyond.
Questions About Selling Coins in Connecticut
Answers to the questions we hear most often from coin sellers in New Haven County.
How do I know if my coins are valuable?
Bring them in. Many coins that appear ordinary are worth significant premiums based on date, mint mark, and condition. We evaluate everything for free.
Should I clean my coins before selling?
Never clean your coins. Cleaning destroys the original surface and can reduce a coin's value by 50–90%. Bring them exactly as you found them.
What if I inherited a coin collection and don't know what I have?
This is one of the most common situations we handle. We evaluate inherited coin collections piece by piece and explain what everything is before making any offer. Our blog guide on how to find a coin buyer in Connecticut you can trust covers exactly what to look for before selling anywhere.
Do you pay numismatic value or just melt value?
Both, depending on the coin. Common silver coins in circulated condition typically sell near melt value. Rare dates, key dates, and high-grade coins are evaluated for their full numismatic premium.
How long does it take to evaluate a coin collection?
A small collection of 20–30 coins takes about 30 minutes. A full estate collection may take 1–2 hours. Book an appointment for large collections.
Are you licensed to buy coins in Connecticut?
Yes. Haven Coin & Jewelry is a fully licensed and insured precious metals dealer operating in compliance with Connecticut state law.