U.S. Coins

U.S. Coins – Are you new to coin collecting and looking to begin by collecting U.S.Coins? Or are you an experienced collector looking for world-class rarities? Regardless of your experience, San Diego Coin and Bullion can guide and educate you to add to your current collections or assist you to assemble a collection of choice United States of your own. We have a vast inventory of United States coins ranging from Half Cents to Silver Dollars to Gold $20 coins, in a wide variety of conditions and price ranges. We inventory numerous coins for the seasoned collector as well as the young (or older) beginner. We are San Diego’s premiere location for United States coins!

Coins have been an essential part or our nation’s history for well over 200 years!! Our coins reflect much our historical economic, societal and collective history.

Come take a walk through U.S. history by visiting our
numismatic shop and seeing what impact United States coins have helped to shape our history. It’s fascinating!! We warmly invite you to come visit us at our centrally located location in Kearny Mesa, where you are certain to receive our personalized care and attention that you expect and deserve. We sell and buy U.S. Coins of all types. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Early U.S. Coins

The first old coins struck in the English-American colonies were the “NE” or “New England” coins authorized in 1652 by the Massachusetts General Court. These simple silver coins were punch-stamped with the letters “NE” on the obverse and the denomination in pence on the reverse (“III” or “VI” or “XII”). The simplicity invited clipping (cutting off pieces of the coins for the silver), and after a few months, these coins were replaced with more elaborate designs. … Read More…

U.S. Copper Coins

Early U.S. copper coins – large cents and half cents (1793-1857) – were the coins of the people, the coins used for everyday transactions, the pocket change of early American citizens. Cents and half cents were also the first coins struck under the authority of the United States Government by the First United States Mint in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The stories about their history, designs and designers, minting processes, collectors, and pedigrees bring U.S. history alive! … Read More…

U.S. Type Coins

A type set is generally defined as a collection that contains one, and only one, of each design for a series or complete coinage series. For example, a complete type set of 3 cent silver will be only 3 pieces while a complete type set of U.S. circulating coins would contain one of each design type from half cents through bullion platinum and from 1792 to the present. Major design types are usually supplemented with variations such as coins with and without arrows, rays, drapery or mottoes. … Read More…

U.S. Silver Dollars

If you love collecting vintage Gold coins, then you will love Pre-1933 U.S. Gold coins designed by renowned artists. Though rare, these coins are available at APMEX, including the popular Saint-Gaudens Gold Double Eagle Coin and Gold Indian Head Coins. As you collect these rare coins, you will enjoy learning about the images and the artists who designed them because you are buying a piece of history. Buy vintage Pre-1933 U.S. Gold coins featuring intricate designs that add value to your coin collection. … Read More…

U.S. Gold Coins

PCGS & NGC Certified Coins

The numismatic value of a coin depends on three factors: the date and mintmark of the coin, the mintage/population of the coin and its condition or finish. A seemingly small or insignificant flaw can go a long way in affecting a coin’s value. The best way to validate the quality of a coin is to assign a grade to the coin by PCGS or NGC. Through obtaining knowledge about grading, one can accurately define the grade of the coin. PCGS or NGC grading means acceptance in the marketplace at the stated grade. … Read More…

Buy U.S. Coins

Buying rare U.S. coins for collecting and investment purposes is a pastime that has lasted for hundreds of years. Not only do collectors place a high value in the precious metals found in these coins, they also enjoy the rarity, beauty and historic value that can be attributed to each one of these numismatic coins. United States coins, tokens and currency are all extremely popular areas to collect. We offer certified, high-grade examples from half cents to $20 gold pieces. … Read More…

Sell U.S. Coins

San Diego Coin and Bullion is only place you need to consider if you want to receive fair value on any U.S. Coins you may wish to sell. Unlike other San Diego coin stores or other San Diego coin dealers, San Diego Coin and Bullion pays fair prices based on the current value of gold coins, silver coins and collectable coins. We are the largest coin dealer and top coin buyer in San Diego. Whether you want to sell a single coin, sell an extensive coin collection, sell a rare coin or sell any coins, we will help you. … Read More…