Listing № 39402 · Philadelphia, PA
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
Numismatic auction house in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Est. 1933 (93 years)
1735 Market Street 18th Street and JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
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What Stack’s Bowers Galleries buys and does
From Stack’s Bowers Galleries's own website (5 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- U.S. coins
- Gold coins
- Silver coins
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Paper money
- World coins
- Ancient coins
Services
- Consignment
- Auctions
Specialties: Rare coin auctions · Ancient coins · World paper money · Obsolete bank notes · Physical cryptocurrency · Precious metals 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
Who you'll deal with
- Q. David Bowers · founder
- ◆Runs weekly Precious Metals Auctions on Thursdays
- ◆Lists more than a dozen locations worldwide, including Boston, Miami, New York and Philadelphia
- ◆Auctions include physical Bitcoin and other physical cryptocurrency
- ◆Accepts bids online, by bid sheet, in the live auction room or via livestream
- ◆Offers a free iOS and Android app
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 shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
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Know Pennsylvania's seller rules.
Pennsylvania's Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law excludes coins, ingots and bullion. ID and record requirements under that law apply to covered gold, silver and platinum items, such as jewelry and silverware; municipal requirements and shop policies may differ.
Covered items must remain unaltered for five full working days after the purchase report is filed.
Source: Precious Metal Sale Regulation Law, Act 17 of 1984, sections 1-5 and 8, 37 Pa. Code Chapter 501, Purchase and Sale of Precious Metals · All Pennsylvania 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 11 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.)
- Is an appraisal free, or free only if I sell to you? Do you put it in writing?
- How do you pay for larger amounts — cash, check or wire — and is there a cash limit?
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Compare coin buyers near Philadelphia
How it compares in Philadelphia
- Google reviews5th of 8 · 89
- Hours open per week5th of 7 · 35 h
Among 8 coin buyers we list in Philadelphia. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Neshaminy Stamps and Coins~15 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: 8th Street Gold & Diamond Buyers LLC~0.9 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Main Line Coin & Stamp, Inc.~7.4 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Main Line Coin & Stamp, Inc.~7.4 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack’s Bowers Galleries (this shop) | Numismatic auction house | — | 4.5★ (89) | — | – / – |
| Capo's Coins & CollectiblesPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 1.7 mi | 4.9★ (207) | — | Sat / – |
| B.M Gold Buyers Cash For GoldPhiladelphia | Bullion dealer | 5.9 mi | 4.6★ (141) | — | Sat / – |
| J P Coins-Currency-CardsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 8.6 mi | 4.4★ (80) | — | – / – |
| South Street CoinsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 1.2 mi | 4.8★ (58) | — | – / – |
| Richmond Street Jewelry & CoinsPhiladelphia | Coin shop | 4.1 mi | 4.7★ (38) | — | Sat / – |
| 8th Street Gold & Diamond Buyers LLCPhiladelphia | Gold & silver buyer | 0.9 mi | 4.9★ (245) | — | Sat / – |
| Precious Metals Exchange of Delaware CountyLansdowne | Coin shop | 5.5 mi | 4.4★ (79) | — | – / – |
| ElemetalFolcroft | Bullion dealer | 6.9 mi | 4.8★ (20) | — | – / – |