America's Oldest
Rare Coin Auctioneer & Dealer

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Bringing You the World's Most Prominent Collections and Rarities

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Why You Should Choose Stack’s Bowers Galleries

Founded in 1933, Stack’s Bowers Galleries is America’s oldest rare coin auctioneer and dealership, renowned for excellence, expertise, and record-breaking auction results. We specialize in U.S., world, and ancient coins, tokens, medals, and currency, offering tailored services for seasoned collectors, novice enthusiasts, and astute investors. Whether you are looking to sell or buy coins, our team of coin experts provides personalized attention to every client, ensuring accessibility and dedication regardless of collection size. In addition to auctions, we offer direct sales, direct purchase offers and appraisals complemented by online platforms and educational resources. Unlike other coin auction sites, we blend tradition with innovation, which is why Stack’s Bowers Galleries continues to lead the numismatic industry.

 

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At Stack’s Bowers Galleries, we offer auctions for every type of coin and currency, catering to collectors and investors of all interests. Our auctions span centuries and continents including U.S. coins, ancient Roman coins or Greek coins, and World Coins such as English coins, Chinese coins and more. We also specialize in gold coins and silver coins, rare paper money, precious metal bullion, and physical cryptocurrency, ensuring a diverse selection of valuable and historically significant pieces.

Whether you are seeking a rare artifact from an ancient civilization or a modern collectible, Stack’s Bowers Galleries provides a trusted platform to discover and bid on exceptional items. Explore our categories below to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Browse Auction Sessions

Stack’s Bowers Galleries hosts a variety of coin and currency auctions online and in person to cater to every collector’s interests and goals. Our weekly precious metals auctions and Collectors Choice Online auctions offer multiple opportunities each month to buy and sell gold and silver bullion, rare coins, collectible currency, and more. In addition to these regular events, we feature specialty auctions for World Coins, Asian coins, and specific categories like tokens, medals, and themed currency collections. See our upcoming coin auctions below.

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About Stack's Bowers Galleries

As America’s oldest rare coin auction house, Stack’s Bowers Galleries has auctioned many of the rarest coins and most valuable collections ever assembled. Now, more than ninety years after we held our first coin auction, our tradition of success has carried forward into the 21st century as we continue to realize top market prices for rare coins and currency for collectors around the world. Our knowledgeable staff offers unsurpassed expertise in all areas of numismatics, as well as a commitment to excellent personal service.

If this is your first time visiting our website and you are considering selling a single coin or an entire collection, please call or email us with any questions. If you are researching the value of your coins, we recommend checking out our coin auction archives. You can schedule a consignment, purchase, or appraisal consultation through our store appraisal form. As a reputable coin dealer, we have more than a dozen locations worldwide. If you are nearby, please feel free to schedule an appointment with our expert staff.

By leveraging our global network of dealers, our auctions deliver endless possibilities for buyers. Be sure to view our upcoming coin auctions to participate. Don’t forget that we also buy and sell coins, currency and bullion privately daily!

Introduction to Our Auctions

How do coin and currency auctions work?

At Stack’s Bowers Galleries, coin and currency auctions happen both in person and online and follow a simple process. Register as a bidder, explore the auction catalog to see what is available. Participate in the weeks before by submitting bids online or via bid sheet or on the day of the event by placing bids either in the live auction room or via livestream

How do I sell my coins in an auction?

Can I find out how much my coins are worth before listing them in an auction?

Is it worth buying or selling coins in an auction?

When is Stack’s Bowers Galleries’ next coin auction?

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How do coin and currency auctions work?

At Stack’s Bowers Galleries, coin and currency auctions happen both in person and online and follow a simple process. Register as a bidder, explore the auction catalog to see what is available. Participate in the weeks before by submitting bids online or via bid sheet or on the day of the event by placing bids either in the live auction room or via livestream

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Contact Us

West Coast Office • (800) 458-4646

Midwest Office • (800) 817-2646

East Coast Office • (800) 566-2580

info@stacksbowers.com
 

Hong Kong, China Office • +852 2117 1191

infohk@stacksbowers.com
 

Copenhagen, Denmark • +45 80 40 49 42

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