Listing № 30991 · Winter Park, FL
Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc.
Collectibles store in Winter Park, Florida · Est. 1999 (27 years)
1999 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion. Inventory categories & services
Buys: Whole collections. What they buy & services
Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc. is a collectibles store that also buys coins. For a whole collection, rare dates or graded coins, a dedicated coin shop will usually know the numismatic value better.
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What Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc. buys and does
From Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc.'s own website (3 pages read). Hover a ✓ to see their wording.
They buy
- Whole collections
Services
- Insurance & estate appraisals
- Ships orders
Pricing & payment
- In their words
- “competitive rates, honest service”
Specialties: Ancient coins · U.S. coins · World coins · Gold and silver bullion · Ancient artifacts · Fossils · Minerals · Meteorites · Gems. Also sells: U.S. coins, World coins, Ancient coins, Bullion.
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What recent customers report
We read the 60 most recent public Google reviews (Dec 2021 – Oct 2026) and counted what they mention. We don't republish reviews. Read them on Google ↗
- Recent rating
- 4.7★
- last 60 reviews
- Reviews, past 12 months
- 22
- busy shop
- Owner replies
- 47%
- 2 of 3 one- or two-star
- Customer-reported offers
- —
- too few offer mentions
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Trust record
Credentials & licenses
- ANA Member (ANA Coin Dealer Directory listing) verify ↗
- ANA member (per their website)
Track record online
Website first archived in 2001 (Internet Archive)
Who you'll deal with
- John McIntosh · owner · Certified in underwater archeology; has presented talks to mineral, fossil and coin clubs
- ◆Sells ancient artifacts, fossils, minerals, crystals, meteorites and gems alongside coins
- ◆Appraises ancient, U.S. and world coins as well as minerals and artifacts
- ◆Owner John McIntosh is certified in underwater archeology and has presented talks to mineral, fossil and coin clubs
- ◆Says every artifact is sourced and verified for authenticity
- ◆Shows 141 Google reviews on its home page
Source: Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc.'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 compares an offer with metal value and dated examples of published buy prices.
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Know Florida's seller rules.
When a walk-in Florida secondhand dealer buys used jewelry, scrap gold or silver, or other secondhand goods from you, state law requires the following: a government-issued photo ID, your right thumbprint, your contact details and physical description, and a signed statement that you own the goods or may sell them. You must be 18 or older.
Walk-in secondhand dealers (s. 538.06(1)): may not sell, alter or otherwise dispose of a precious metal, gemstone, jewelry item, antique or art item for 30 calendar days after acquiring it, or of other secondhand goods for 15 calendar days.
Source: Chapter 538, Florida Statutes (2026) - Secondhand Dealers and Secondary Metals Recyclers (ss. 538.03, 538.04, 538.06, 538.09, 538.15, 538.17, 538.18, 538.235, 538.31-538.36), Chapter 539, Florida Statutes (2026) - Florida Pawnbroking Act (s. 539.001; s. 539.002) · All Florida 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 9 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 Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc.
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 Winter Park
How it compares in Winter Park
- Hours open per week3rd of 4 · 32 h
Among 5 coin buyers we list in Winter Park. Ranks describe one measure each; none is a verdict.
If this shop isn't the right fit
- Nearest dedicated coin shop: Central Florida Coin Exchange~1.3 mi
- Nearest open on Sunday: MAC COIN TRADING~11 mi
- Nearest NGC-authorized dealer: Numismatic Financial Corporation~2.3 mi
- Nearest with free appraisals: Park Avenue Gold Exchange~1.6 mi
- Nearest that buys estates: Park Avenue Gold Exchange~1.6 mi
| Dealer | Type | Distance | Customer-reported offers | Sat / Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Inc. (this shop) | Collectibles store | — | 4.8★ (162) | — | Sat / – |
| Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLCWinter Park | Numismatic auction house | — | — | — | Sat / Sun |
| W.M. Miller CompanyWinter Park | Coin shop | — | — | — | – / – |
| Orlando Estate BuyerWinter Park | Gold & silver buyer | 1.6 mi | 4.9★ (554) | — | – / – |
| Park Avenue Gold ExchangeWinter Park | Gold & silver buyer | 1.6 mi | 4.8★ (89) | — | Sat / – |
| Central Florida Coin ExchangeOrlando | Coin shop | 1.3 mi | 4.4★ (90) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Numismatic Financial CorporationMaitland | Coin shop | 2.3 mi | 4.6★ (168) | — | – / – |
| A Gold 2 Cash ExchangeOrlando | Gold & silver buyer | 4.8 mi | 5.0★ (1721) | 100% | Sat / – |
| Eur-Am Coins IncOrlando | Coin shop | 5.0 mi | 4.8★ (19) | — | Sat / – |