Listing № 51644 · Raleigh, NC
Rare Coins of Raleigh
Coin shop in Raleigh, North Carolina
3611 Spring Forest Road, Suite 116, Raleigh, NC 27616
Sells: Paper money, Rare coins, Bullion, Collecting supplies. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Bullion bars & rounds, Whole collections, Paper money. What they buy & services
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What Rare Coins of Raleigh buys and does
From Rare Coins of Raleigh's own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Bullion bars & rounds
- Whole collections
- Paper money
Services
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- Layaway
Also sells: Paper money, Rare coins, Bullion, 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
- No third-party numismatic credential found.
Who you'll deal with
- Brian DeBartolo · Partner, IT administrator, numismatist
- ◆Staff travel to coin shows along the East Coast and organize shows.
Source: Rare Coins of Raleigh's website, read Oct 2026.
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Before you sell here
- 1
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 North Carolina's seller rules.
North Carolina's precious-metals business rules exclude coins, numismatic items, medals, medallions, tokens, art ingots and art bars from their definition of precious metal. Covered purchases, such as qualifying jewelry or silverware, require seller identification and transaction records.
Covered items must be held without alteration or disposal for seven days after the transaction is reported.
Source: North Carolina General Statutes, 66-406 and 66-410 through 66-412 · All North Carolina 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 5 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 Rare Coins of Raleigh
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?
- Do I need an appointment to sell a whole collection?
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Compare coin buyers near Raleigh
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest with free appraisals: Carolina Rare Coins and Currency~3.5 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Raleigh Gold Coin Dealers — Raleigh~5.7 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rare Coins of Raleigh (this shop) | Coin shop | — | — | — | Sat / – |
| Carolina Rare Coins and CurrencyRaleigh | Coin shop | 3.5 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Golden Isles CoinsRaleigh | Bullion dealer | — | — | — | – / – |
| Kris Kringle's CoinsRaleigh | Coin shop | 6.0 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Mattox Coins and CurrencyRaleigh | Coin shop | 6.2 mi | — | — | – / – |
| NC CoppersRaleigh | Coin shop | 8.2 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Raleigh Gold Coin Dealers — RaleighRaleigh | Coin shop | 5.7 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Coins and Precious Metals, LLCCary | Bullion dealer | 13 mi | — | — | – / – |
| Raleigh Gold Coin Dealers — CaryCary | Coin shop | 13 mi | — | — | – / – |