What Coins Can I Sell Near Palatine?

We purchase a wide range of items, including:

• Silver and gold coins (U.S. and foreign)

• Rare coins and key dates

• Coin collections (loose or in albums)

• Silver dollars, pre-1965 U.S. coins, and proof sets

• Paper currency, mint sets, and more

At Oakton Coins & Collectibles, we evaluate and purchase a wide variety of coins and currency. Whether you’re bringing in a small collection or a lifetime’s worth of coins, our experienced appraisers will help you understand what you have—and offer a fair, competitive price.

Below is a detailed overview of what we buy.

🪙 U.S. Coins 

U.S. coins are among the most common collections we see, and many have both silver or gold content and collectible value. Common types we purchase include:

• Silver Dollars (Morgan & Peace Dollars)

• Half Dollars (Walking Liberty, Franklin, Kennedy 90% silver)

• Quarters & Dimes minted before 1965 (90% silver)

• Wheat Pennies, Buffalo Nickels, and Indian Head Cents

• Key date coins and error coins

• Modern U.S. Mint sets, proof sets, and commemorative issues

Even well-worn or common coins may be worth more than face value, especially when sold in bulk.

🌎 Foreign Coins

Not sure if your international coins are worth anything? We do. We buy:

• Pre-Euro European coins, including silver francs, marks, lira, and schillings

• British and Canadian silver coins

• Ancient Roman, Greek, and Biblical-era coins

• Modern collectible coins from mints like the Royal Canadian Mint or Perth Mint

• Foreign gold or silver bullion coins (Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, etc.)

Some foreign coins are made of precious metals or have collector demand that surprises even experienced owners.

🧾 Collectible Paper Currency

In addition to coins, we also purchase a wide range of paper money, including:

• U.S. Silver Certificates

• Federal Reserve Notes with fancy serial numbers

• Large-size banknotes (pre-1928)

• Confederate and obsolete currency

• Foreign paper money, especially pre-WWII or hyperinflation notes

Paper currency is often overlooked by casual sellers, but rare notes, especially in high grades, can carry significant value.

🪙 Bullion Coins and Bars

If you have bullion for investment purposes, we buy:

• American Silver and Gold Eagles

• Canadian Maple Leafs

• Austrian Philharmonics

• Chinese Pandas

• Gold and silver bars and rounds from reputable mints

• Platinum and palladium coins and bars

These items are typically valued by melt value (the weight of precious metal), but some collectible bullion coins can carry premiums.

🔍 Numismatic and Specialty Items

We are also interested in:

• Graded coins from PCGS or NGC (especially MS, PF, or AU grades)

• Coin albums and complete sets (Lincoln Cents, Jefferson Nickels, etc.)

• Tokens, medals, and exonumia

• Error coins (misstrikes, double dies, off-center strikes)

• U.S. Commemorative Coins (classic and modern issues)

If you’re unsure whether your coin has value, we recommend not cleaning or altering it, this can significantly reduce its worth.

💡 Not Sure What Coins You Have to Sell? We Can Help.

Many people who come in looking to sell coins near Palatine don’t know exactly what’s in their collection. That’s okay! You don’t need to sort, label, or organize everything. Our experts will go through it with you, explain what each item is, and let you know what it’s worth.  We do this at no charge and with no pressure to sell.