Listing № 03896 · New York, NY
Stack's Bowers Galleries
Numismatic auction house in New York, New York · Est. 1933 (93 years)
470 Park Ave, New York, NY 10022
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Bullion bars & rounds, Estates & inherited coins, Paper money. What they buy & services
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What Stack's Bowers Galleries buys and does
From Stack's Bowers Galleries's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Estates & inherited coins
- Paper money
- World coins
- Ancient coins
- Platinum
Services
- Free appraisals
- Paid appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- Consignment
- Auctions
Specialties: U.S. rare coins · World coins · Ancient coins · Paper money · Precious metals bullion · Coin auctions. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion, Paper money.
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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.
Credentials & licenses
Track record online
Website first archived in 2011 (Internet Archive)
Named by local collectors
- Recommended in r/AskNYC (2023)
- Recommended in r/AskNYC (2021)
- Discussed in r/Silverbugs (2015)
Who you'll deal with
- Joseph Stack · founder · Co-founded Stack's Rare Coins in 1933 with his brother Morton (historical founder)
- Morton Stack · founder · Co-founded Stack's Rare Coins in 1933 with his brother Joseph (historical founder)
- ◆Calls itself America's oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealership, founded in 1933
- ◆Manhattan gallery at 470 Park Avenue is open Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 5 PM ET
- ◆Auctioned the D. Brent Pogue Collection for over $150 million in total sales
- ◆Sold 4 of the top 5 all-time most valuable U.S. federal coins
Source: Stack's Bowers Galleries'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 compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
- 2
Know New York's seller rules.
New York has no single statewide rulebook for coin shops that buy from the public. The rules come from city, county, town and village laws, plus state law for pawnbrokers (General Business Law Article 5).
No statewide holding period for coin or bullion dealers was found.
Source: NYC DCWP Inspection Checklist: Secondhand Dealers (ID, signature, records, LeadsOnline, 15-day rule, minors, scales), NYC Administrative Code 20-264 to 20-268 (definitions, license, fee, restrictions: minors, 15-day hold) · All New York 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.
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Get a second offer.
There are 48 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 Stack's Bowers Galleries
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?
- If a coin is worth grading, can you submit it to PCGS or NGC for me?
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Compare coin buyers near New York
How it compares in New York
- Google reviews5th of 32 · 289
- Hours open per week22nd of 34 · 35 h
Among 34 coin buyers we list in New York. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Gold Buyers Club & Jewelers~0.2 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Carl Burnstein Coins and Autographs~0.4 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Bullion Trading LLC~0.6 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (this shop) | Numismatic auction house | — | 4.4★ (289) | — | – / – |
| Bullion ExchangesNew York | Bullion dealer | 0.6 mi | 4.5★ (910) | — | – / – |
| Bullion Trading LLCNew York | Bullion dealer | 0.6 mi | 4.8★ (248) | — | – / – |
| Heritage AuctionsNew York | Numismatic auction house | 0.1 mi | 4.2★ (133) | — | – / – |
| Big Apple CoinsNew York | Coin shop | 0.6 mi | 4.9★ (96) | — | – / – |
| Manhattan Coin ShopNew York | Coin shop | 0.6 mi | 4.1★ (96) | — | – / – |
| newyorkgoldmarketNew York | Coin shop | 0.6 mi | 5.0★ (36) | — | – / – |
| Astoria Coins & CollectiblesQueens | Collectibles store | 2.3 mi | 4.6★ (49) | — | – / – |
| Honest Coin & Gold Jewelry BuyersHoboken | Coin shop | 3.6 mi | 5.0★ (674) | — | Sat / Sun |