Coins & Stuff in High Point, NC, is more than just another pawnshop where you can buy and sell jewelry, gold and silver. They're also a reputable coin shop and dealer that's been around since 1980, making them the oldest pawnshop in the Piedmont Triad area. They're a member of the Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS), and they have the knowledge and expertise to distinguish coins based on condition and rarity.

The worth of antique coins is variable and prone to fluctuation based on market activity, age, condition, demand, etc. Based on these factors, it can be difficult to keep track of what is and isn’t currently commanding high prices. Fortunately, the coin dealers at Coins & Stuff can be your guide to the coin market.

They'll tell you that coin shops are buying 18th and 19th century US coins and proof sets, and that certain 20th century coins are worth big money. Certain variations of the Lincoln Wheat Cent (including the 1909-S VDB cent, the 1914-D cent, and the 1922 plain cent) are worth hundreds of dollars each. Even modern coins can be valuable, depending on their rare metal content, or if there are misprints. The 1995 double die penny, where the “LIBERTY” and “IN GOD WE TRUST” imprints are double-stamped and blurry, is worth up to $50.

They'll also tell you that gold and silver coins, depending on condition, can be quite valuable, even if they bear a few dings and scratches. Cleaning them decreases their value, so if you're trying to get them sold or appraised, bring them in as they are.

For more information about your coins, call the expert pawnbrokers at Coins & Stuff at (336) 885-5323. You can also visit them online or stop by the store.