Listing № 03338 · Lighthouse Point, FL
Altier Rare Coin
Coin shop in Lighthouse Point, Florida
2416 N. Federal Highway, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Sells: Bullion, Paper money. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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What Altier Rare Coin buys and does
From Altier Rare Coin'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
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Platinum
- Diamonds
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
Specialties: Rare coins · US type coins · Gold certificates and currency · Proof and mint sets · Rolex and luxury watches · Gold and silver bullion. Also sells: Bullion, Paper money.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Jul 2026 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 5.0★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 60+
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 93%
- of recent reviews
- Fair-offer mentions
- 100%
- 16 fair vs 0 lowball
Praised for
- Fair offers / fair prices14 of 55
- Friendly, welcoming13 of 55
- Honest, trustworthy12 of 55
- Knowledgeable11 of 55
- Good selection7 of 55
- Quick, efficient5 of 55
Complaints
No recurring complaints in the recent sample.
What people brought in
Sold coins or metal (9) · Bought coins or bullion (5)
1 says they compared offers and got the best one here.
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Trust record
Better Business Bureau
No BBB profile found for this business. That's common for small shops and isn't a red flag on its own.
Who you'll deal with
- Justin Altier · owner · Authorized PCGS, NGC, PMG and CAC dealer; worked in the wholesale coin trade and coin shows
- ◆Says it worked in the wholesale coin trade for years before serving the public
- ◆States it is not a pawnshop or estate buyer
- ◆Store is at 2416 N Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point; open Mon-Fri 10-5 and Sat 10-2
- ◆Also buys luxury watches including Rolex, Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet
Source: Altier Rare Coin's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
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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
Know Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida rules
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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 or check for larger amounts.
- 4
Get a second offer.
There are 17 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 Altier Rare Coin
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.)
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
- Do you buy whole collections, including the common coins, or only some pieces?
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Compare coin buyers near Lighthouse Point
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Blackthorn~6.3 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Fisher Precious Metals~4.4 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altier Rare Coin (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.9★ (574) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Prospyr Pompano BeachPompano Beach | Gold & silver buyer | 0.4 mi | 5.0★ (1436) | — | Sat / – |
| Stonehenge Jewelry and Coin BuyerPompano Beach | Gold & silver buyer | 2.0 mi | 4.9★ | — | Sat / – |
| Coin MagnifierPompano Beach | Coin shop | 3.4 mi | 2.0★ (1) | — | – / – |
| Fisher Precious MetalsDeerfield Beach | Bullion dealer | 4.4 mi | 4.9★ (233) | 91% | – / – |
| Commercial Rare Coins & Precious MetalsLauderdale-by-the-Sea | Coin shop | 4.9 mi | 4.8★ (144) | — | – / – |
| William Youngerman, Inc.Boca Raton | Coin shop | 6.2 mi | 4.5★ (46) | — | – / – |
| BlackthornBoca Raton | Gold & silver buyer | 6.3 mi | 4.7★ (67) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Way Back When Antique & CollectiblesCoral Springs | Antique store | 6.7 mi | 4.7★ (368) | — | Sat / – |