Listing № 78412 · Somerset, PA
Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry
Coin shop in Somerset, Pennsylvania · Est. 1976 (50 years)
104 N Ctr Ave, Somerset, PA 15501
Sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry. Inventory categories & services
Buys: U.S. coins, Gold coins, Silver coins, Bullion bars & rounds. What they buy & services
§ 01
What Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry buys and does
From Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry's own website (3 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
- Gold jewelry & scrap
- Sterling silver
- Platinum
- Watches
Services
- Free appraisals
- Paid appraisals (Small nominal fee for larger or estate appraisals (amount not stated))
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- House calls
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “Says it pays top dollar and sells at fair and reasonable prices”
Specialties: Gold jewelry · Sterling silver · Silver coins · Morgan and Peace dollars · Wheat cents · National Bank Notes · Somerset County national banknotes · Gold and silver bullion. Also sells: U.S. coins, Bullion, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 15 most recent public Google reviews (Aug 2016 – Sep 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.4★
- last 15 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 7
- steady
- Owner replies
- 7%
- 1 of 2 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- CCE Member (Certified Coin Exchange dealer-to-dealer network) verify ↗
- Exhibitor at PAN Fall Coin Show, Oct 22-24 2026 (Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists) - show participation, NOT a membership roster verify ↗
- PCGS Authorized Dealer verify ↗
- ANA member (per their website)
- CCE network dealer (per their website)
Track record online
Who you'll deal with
- R. Craig Bittner · owner · Belongs to the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatists, American Numismatic Association, Certified Coin Exchange, Professional Coin Grading Service and Johnstown Coin Club
- ◆Serving Somerset, PA from 104 North Center Avenue since 1976
- ◆Will come to you for larger or estate appraisals (call to arrange a time or location)
- ◆Publishes a downloadable, printable PDF buy list
- ◆Has a dedicated page on Somerset County National Banknotes
- ◆Buys class rings, Masonic rings and broken jewelry
Source: Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry's website, read Oct 2026.
§ 04
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 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
- 3
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.
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 Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry
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?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Somerset
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Rare Collectibles~24 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERS~22 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERS~22 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurel Mountain Coin & Jewelry (this shop) | Coin shop | — | 4.4★ (15) | — | – / – |
| Colonial Gold and Silver: A Ligonier Precious Metals DealerLigonier | Coin shop | 18 mi | 4.7★ (358) | — | – / – |
| HOMETOWN GOLD BUYERSJohnstown | Gold & silver buyer | 22 mi | 3.9★ (25) | — | Sat / – |
| Cambria Coin CoJohnstown | Coin shop | 23 mi | 3.3★ (8) | — | – / – |
| Sarosi John Paul IncJohnstown | Coin shop | 24 mi | 2.2★ (46) | — | – / – |
| Rare CollectiblesJohnstown | Coin shop | 24 mi | 4.1★ (84) | — | Sat / Sun |