Listing № 95334 · Cincinnati, OH
American Trading Company
Pawn shop in Cincinnati, Ohio · Est. 1982 (44 years)
3209 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
Photos from American Trading Company's website
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Good for: Scrap gold & jewelry · Graded coins & submissions
American Trading Company is a pawn shop that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better. Compare coin shops in Cincinnati →
§ 01
What American Trading Company buys and does
From American Trading Company's own website (5 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Proof & mint sets
- Paper money
- World coins
- Ancient coins
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- Grading submissions (PCGS, NGC)
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “All of our prices are based of the Spot (Market) price of gold and silver.”
- Pays sellers by
- cash
Specialties: Silver dollars · Commemorative coins · Proof sets · Better U.S. single coins · Ancient coins · Scrap gold. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jun 2023 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.3★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 25
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 33%
- 5 of 10 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- 84%
- 21 fair vs 4 lowball
Praised for
- Friendly, welcoming29 of 54
- Fair offers / fair prices21 of 54
- Honest, trustworthy7 of 54
- Knowledgeable7 of 54
- Quick, efficient6 of 54
- Good selection6 of 54
Complaints
- Rude or dismissive6 of 54
- Lowball offers4 of 54
What people brought in
- Gold jewelry & scrap ×5
- Gold coins ×2
Sold coins or metal (13) · Bought coins or bullion (4) · Got an appraisal (2)
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- CCE Member (Certified Coin Exchange dealer-to-dealer network) verify ↗
- ICTA / NCBA Member (National Coin & Bullion Association) verify ↗
- PCGS Authorized Dealer verify ↗
- Ohio Pawnbroker license (PAWNBROKER) #PB.100642.000 · Active (on current DFI roster) registry ↗
- ANA member (per their website)
- ANA life member (per their website)
Track record online
Website first archived in 2008 (Internet Archive)
- ◆Family owned since 1982 with two Cincinnati locations
- ◆Authorized PCGS and NGC dealer that submits customers' coins for grading
- ◆Licensed pawnbroker; offers loans at both locations
- ◆A sheriff's deputy works at the store every day
- ◆Sells guns through an in-store stock and an online partnership with Davidson's
Source: American Trading Company's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
Before you sell here
- 1
Know your metal floor before you walk in.
Gold is — and silver — an ounce right now. Our offer checker shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Bring a government photo ID.
Yes - bring identification. A licensed precious metals dealer must record your name, age, residence, driver's license number or other personal ID, and a short physical description (ORC 4728.06).
A licensed dealer must keep each item it buys in Ohio until 5 days after the purchase (ORC 4728.09(A)).
Source: ORC 4728.06 - Records (seller name, age, residence, ID number, physical description), ORC 4728.07 - Daily report of items received to police department · All Ohio rules
- 3
Call ahead for anything bigger than a few coins.
Ask whether the person who prices collections is in that day, and whether they pay by cash for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 7 other coin buyers within 10 miles — compare them below. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask American Trading Company
We couldn't confirm these from public sources, so ask before you go:
- What would you pay today for a 1 oz American Silver Eagle, and for $1 face value of pre-1965 silver? (Ask two shops the same question to compare.)
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Cincinnati
How it compares in Cincinnati
- Google reviews2nd of 9 · 103
- Reviews in the past year1st of 8 · 25
- Owner replies to reviews3rd of 8 · 33%
- Hours open per week4th of 9 · 43 h
Among 9 coin buyers we list in Cincinnati. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: ABC Coin Co~5.5 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Main Street Coin~9.0 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Main Street Coin~9.0 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Trading Company (this shop) | Pawn shop | — | 4.5★ (103) | 84% | Sat / – |
| COINS PLUSCincinnati | Coin shop | 17 mi | 4.4★ (110) | 70% | Sat / – |
| Franklin Street Coin CompanyCincinnati | Coin shop | 9.6 mi | 4.3★ (91) | 83% | – / – |
| Trubee's Vault (Hours by APPT ONLY)Cincinnati | Appointment-only dealer | 12 mi | 4.9★ (57) | — | – / – |
| Main Street Coin - Hyde ParkCincinnati | Coin shop | 9.1 mi | 4.9★ (37) | — | Sat / – |
| ABC Coin CoCincinnati | Coin shop | 5.5 mi | 4.8★ (32) | — | Sat / – |
| Freedom Gold USACincinnati | Bullion dealer | 9.2 mi | 5.0★ (6) | — | – / – |
| Springdale Jewelry & CoinSpringdale | Coin shop | 7.2 mi | 4.4★ (21) | — | – / – |
| Gold Rush ExchangeFairfield | Gold & silver buyer | 8.7 mi | 4.5★ (53) | — | – / – |