Listing № 74934 · Pittsburgh, PA
Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities
Coin shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
17th and Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
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Good for: Graded coins & submissions
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What Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities buys and does
From Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities's own website (1 page read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
Services
- Written appraisals
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- Grading submissions (PCGS, PMG, CAC)
- Precious-metals IRA
- Ships orders
Specialties: Pre-1933 gold coins · Obsolete bank notes · Confederate notes · Fractional currency · Goldbacks · Ancient and medieval coins. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion, Paper money, Collecting supplies.
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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
- NGC authorized dealer verify ↗
- ANA Member (ANA Coin Dealer Directory listing) verify ↗
- CCE Member (Certified Coin Exchange dealer-to-dealer network) verify ↗
- ICTA / NCBA Member (National Coin & Bullion Association) verify ↗
- PCGS Authorized Dealer verify ↗
- PNG Member (Professional Numismatists Guild) verify ↗
Named by local collectors
- Recommended in r/pittsburgh (2025)
Who you'll deal with
- Dane Olevian · owner
- Adam Starkey · manager · Vice President
- ◆Offers returns, refunds or exchanges on all products, including bullion
- ◆Provides confidential consultation services to attorneys
- ◆Runs a want-list service; says many in-stock items are not listed on its website
- ◆Sells safes and safe locks alongside coins and paper money
- ◆Customer reviews on its site describe in-home visits to evaluate large collections
Source: Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities'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.
Offers on the same coins can differ a lot between shops. Read how to sell a coin collection first if this is your first time.
Questions to ask Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities
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 Pittsburgh
How it compares in Pittsburgh
- Hours open per week9th of 12 · 33 h
Among 12 coin buyers we list in Pittsburgh. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane C. Olevian Numismatic Rarities (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.7★ | — | Sat / – |
| Banner Coin Exchange IncPittsburgh | Coin shop | — | 4.8★ (284) | — | Sat / – |
| Pittsburgh Gold & Diamonds BuyersPittsburgh | Bullion dealer | — | 4.5★ (177) | — | Sat / Sun |
| Olevian Numismatic RaritiesPittsburgh | Coin shop | — | 4.7★ (120) | — | Sat / – |
| ElemetalPittsburgh | Bullion dealer | — | 5.0★ (44) | — | – / – |
| Cybercoins.net, Inc.Pittsburgh | Coin shop | — | 4.6★ (42) | — | Sat / – |
| Harold B. Weitz, Inc.Pittsburgh | Coin shop | — | 4.3★ (40) | — | – / – |