Listing № 31932 · Westerville, OH
Allen's Coin Shop
Coin & stamp shop in Westerville, Ohio
399 S State St, Westerville, OH 43081
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money, Collecting supplies. Inventory categories & services
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§ 01
What Allen's Coin Shop buys and does
From Allen's Coin Shop's own website (2 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
Services
- Ships orders
Specialties: Military Payment Certificates · World gold coins · Canadian coins · Stamp albums · Gold-foil first day covers · Porcelain collectibles. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Paper money, Collecting supplies, Jewelry.
§ 02
What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Feb 2025 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.0★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 50
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 68%
- 10 of 15 one- or two-star
- Fair-offer mentions
- —
- too few offer mentions
§ 03
Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- CCE Member (Certified Coin Exchange dealer-to-dealer network) verify ↗
- ICTA / NCBA Member (National Coin & Bullion Association) verify ↗
- PCGS Authorized Dealer verify ↗
- Ohio Precious Metals Dealer license (PRECIOUS METALS DEALER) #PM.300814.000 · Active (on current DFI roster) registry ↗
Named by local collectors
- Recommended in r/Columbus (2025)
- Warned about in r/Columbus (2025)
- Discussed in r/Columbus (2023)
- Recommended in r/Columbus (2022)
- ◆Publishes a Military Payment Certificates list organized by series, such as Series 461 (issued 1946-47).
- ◆Also sells porcelain and figurine collectibles such as Hummel, Lladro and Royal Doulton.
Source: Allen's Coin Shop'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 shows what your coins are worth in metal and whether an offer is fair.
- 2
Bring a government photo ID.
Yes - bring identification. A licensed precious metals dealer must record your name, age, residence, driver's license number or other personal ID, and a short physical description (ORC 4728.06).
A licensed dealer must keep each item it buys in Ohio until 5 days after the purchase (ORC 4728.09(A)).
Source: ORC 4728.06 - Records (seller name, age, residence, ID number, physical description), ORC 4728.07 - Daily report of items received to police department · All Ohio 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.
There are 4 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 Allen's Coin Shop
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?
§ 05
Compare coin buyers near Westerville
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest open on Sunday: Nepali Gold And Jewellery USA~13 mi
- Nearest open Saturday: Columbus Diamond & Gold~0.7 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Buckeye Gold Coin & Jewelry~33 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins~11 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Appraisal Services - We Buy Coins~11 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Fair-offer mentions | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen's Coin Shop (this shop) | Coin & stamp shop | — | 3.9★ (199) | — | – / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryWesterville | Gold & silver buyer | 0.3 mi | 4.9★ (117) | 83% | – / – |
| Columbus Diamond & GoldWesterville | Gold & silver buyer | 0.7 mi | 5.0★ (13) | — | Sat / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryColumbus | Gold & silver buyer | 6.1 mi | 4.9★ (158) | — | – / – |
| Buckeye Gold Coin & JewelryDublin | Coin shop | 8.9 mi | 4.7★ (175) | — | – / – |
| Mr. Bill's CollectiblesColumbus | Coin shop | 10 mi | 3.8★ (11) | — | – / – |
| Arlington Coin & WatchworksUpper Arlington | Coin shop | 10 mi | 3.9★ (111) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Appraisal Services - We Buy CoinsColumbus | Coin shop | 11 mi | 4.8★ (136) | 88% | Sat / – |
| Freedom Gold USADublin | Bullion dealer | 11 mi | 4.2★ (21) | — | – / – |