Oakton Coins & Collectibles is the highest rated coin shop near Rogers Park.

No matter what kind of gold you have, we’re here to buy it. Yellow gold, white gold, and even rose gold are all accepted. Jewelry that is broken, damaged, or out of fashion still holds value, as do estate collections and designer creations. We purchase dental gold and gold bullion in every form, alongside silver bullion. From 10k to 24k, all purities are welcomed. If your jewelry includes precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, or emeralds, we carefully appraise them as part of our offer.

If you are in Rogers Park and have a coin collection to sell, you are close to the best coin shop in the Northwest Chicagoland area.  Oakton Coins & Collectibles is located just a few minutes away on Oakton Ave, or a quick ride on the CTA.  Our staff is knowledgeable about coins and friendly with people.   We can help find the right choice for selling your coins.  Selling coins can be overwhelming, but we can guide you through the process, providing our expertise and network connections to get you the best value for your coins.   

Understanding how to sell coins around Rogers Park

Selling coins involves careful consideration of multiple factors. Some coins may carry only their face value, while others can be worth a significant sum. It’s important to remember that not all collectors prioritize high-value coins; many are drawn to items of lesser monetary worth for personal or historical reasons. Whatever the size or value of your collection, we’re here to guide you through the process.

In some cases, individuals choose to sell their entire collection. Others opt to sell the most valuable pieces and keep the remaining items.  Small collections with a modest value can hold sentimental appeal, sometimes making them meaningful gifts for younger relatives.

We often see coins brought to us organized by date and decade, stored in Ziploc bags, paper envelopes, or coin tubes. While this effort is understandable, it’s not necessary. Our appraisal process begins by sorting coins by metal composition and the following additional numismatic categories.

If you must organize your collection, put it into these groups:

• • Gold coins 
  • 9o% silver dollars (1878 through 1935) 
  • 9o% silver dimes, quarters, and half dollars (1892 through 1964) 
  • 40% silver JFK half dollars (1965 through 1970) 
  • Lincoln Wheat Cents (1909 through 1958) 
  • Buffalo Nickels (1913 through 1938) 
  • Jefferson Nickels (1938 and later) 
  • All other obsolete U.S. type coins
  • U.S. Mint proof and uncirculated sets 
  • U.S. Mint commemorative sets 
  • Currency and paper money 
  • Foreign coins – tokens

Coins of interest can be found across virtually every budget range, from modest keepsakes to high-value rarities. If you’re considering selling an inherited collection, it’s helpful to ask yourself several key questions that may shed light on its potential value:

Did the original collector spend significant amounts on purchases, or was the collecting done casually over time?

Can you locate supporting documentation such as bills of sale, auction invoices, canceled checks, or receipts from coin dealers?

Is there an insurance policy in place that outlines the collection’s estimated worth?

Does the collector’s estate planning, such as a will or trust, mention the coins or provide guidance?

While this information can offer useful context, it’s important not to rely on it as definitive. Coin values, including collectible paper currency, are ultimately determined by what a buyer is willing to pay a willing seller.  And the worth will fluctuate as the market changes.  In short, even a well-documented collection benefits from a professional appraisal. We can help you assess your coins based on current market conditions.

Pricing your collection to sell around Rogers Park

Ninety-nine percent of the time, you will not receive the value listed in any of the pricing guides that you may reference when you sell coins. The guides are just that: a guide to help you establish the price range you can reasonably expect for a coin. Most consumer guides show extremely inflated values.

Terms to Know: Clickbait Pricing, Real-World Pricing, Melt Value Pricing, Numismatic Value.

Clickbait Pricing: Wikipedia defines “clickbait” as web content that is aimed at generating online advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or accuracy. This pricing relies on sensationalist headlines to attract click-throughs. Click-throughs refer to when the reader clicks a link to go through to the next stage of the bait. Clickbait makers love to post about how common coins could be worth big money, but in reality, their claims are almost never valid. 

Real-World Pricing: This refers to actual money changing hands. This pricing reflects amounts that have actually been paid, not just advertised, so it’s true market value. Everything else is just a bunch of words and ideas about the worth. Any coin is only worth what someone will pay for it, and collectors usually focus on rarity and condition to determine monetary value.

Melt Value Pricing: Prior to 1965, the majority of United States coins contained either gold or silver (with a few exceptions). Any selling premium on top of the melt value comes from the Numismatic Value.

Numismatics: Numismatics is the study of coins, paper currency, and metals. Coin rarity and condition drive the prices that collectors will pay. Regardless of the metal composition of the coin, some coins have a very high numismatic value.

Will you buy my foreign coins, even if they are not silver or gold?

Yes, we buy foreign coins by weight (by the pound). We pay $3/lb for foreign base metal coins. Since  U.S. banks do not accept foreign coins for exchange value, if you have some laying around, you can cash them in next time you are nearby. 

Where Not to Sell Coins (and Why)

While there are many options for selling coins, not all of them will give you a fair or accurate return. Below are some common venues to avoid—or at least approach with caution—along with the reasons why.

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❌ Jewelry Stores & Pawn Shops

At first glance, these businesses may seem like a convenient option for selling gold or silver coins. However, most jewelry stores and pawn shops are primarily interested in precious metal content, not the coin’s numismatic value.

• Limited Knowledge: Staff typically focus on gold and silver melt value and may overlook factors like rarity, age, mint errors, or historical significance.

• Low Offers: These shops often pay only a fraction of the metal’s market value, especially after deducting profit margins and refining costs.

• Lack of Specialization: Even if a coin has significant collectible value, they may not recognize it—or may not be willing to pay for it.

Bottom line: You’ll likely receive the lowest payout here, especially if your coins have value beyond metal content.

❌ eBay and Online Marketplaces

eBay and similar platforms are flooded with coin listings, and while some sellers do successfully move coins, the risks and downsides are considerable.

• Time-Consuming: Creating listings, photographing items, writing descriptions, and answering buyer questions can be tedious and inefficient—especially for larger collections.

• Costly Fees: eBay takes a percentage of each sale, and payment processors like PayPal may charge additional fees.

• Buyer Disputes: Coin buyers are often highly particular, and even minor misunderstandings can lead to disputes, returns, or negative reviews.

• Scams & Fraud: Online platforms are not immune to scams—from fake payments to chargebacks to counterfeit claims.

Bottom line: Unless you’re a seasoned seller familiar with grading standards, photography, and secure shipping, eBay is often more trouble than it’s worth.

Sell gold near me – sell gold locally – Rogers Park.

Oakton Coins & Collectibles is located near the 94 West (Kennedy) expressway near downtown Evanston, and less than two blocks from the Oakton stop on the Yellow Line CTA (Skokie Swift). It is convenient and close to Arlington Heights, Barrington, Brookfield, Deerfield, Des Plaines, Elmhurst, Elk Grove Village, Evanston, Franklin Park, Forest Glen, Glencoe, Glenview, Highland Park, Hoffman Estates, La Grange, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lincolnwood, Lincolnshire, Lombard, Morton Grove, Naperville, Northbrook, Northfield, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Palatine, Park Ridge, Portage Park, Prospect Heights, Rogers Park, Schaumburg, Skokie, Wheaton, Wheeling, & Winnetka.