Modern bullion (American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Buffalos, Philharmonics) trades at much tighter margins than scrap jewelry — we typically pay close to spot. The gold content per coin is exact and the secondary market is liquid, so refinery hedging cost is minimal.
Sell gold coins in San Diego — bullion and numismatic, every era.
American Gold Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, Buffalos, pre-1933 US coins, sovereigns, foreign gold. We price by content for modern bullion and by collector demand for numismatic pieces.
Why people sell gold coins here.
A 1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle is worth dramatically more than its gold content. A 2020 Eagle isn't. We evaluate each coin for collector demand vs bullion content and price the higher of the two. Bring the coin and any grading-service slabs (PCGS, NGC).
British sovereigns (.917 fine), French and Swiss 20-franc pieces, Dutch ducats, Mexican 50-peso, Austrian 100-corona, Indian gold mohurs — we buy them all. Pricing is by gold content (each coin has a known fine-gold weight) plus any collector premium.
Every coin is verified — weight, dimensions, magnetic test, edge inspection, sometimes XRF. Modern counterfeits (especially Krugerrands and Eagles) are a real risk; we screen every coin before pricing. Genuine coins get genuine offers.
Before you visit
Three things to know before you walk in.
At home · weight
Honestly, you don't need a fancy scale.A kitchen food scale is accurate to about ±1g, and that's enough to know what you're walking in with. We re-weigh to 0.01gon the counter once you're here — but the home estimate keeps your visit short and your expectations honest.
At home · stamps
We get asked all the time — where's the stamp?Try the clasp on a chain, inside the band of a ring, or the back of a pendant. You're hunting for small marks: 10K, 14K, 18K, 585, or 750. Can't find one? That's normal. Pick “Not sure” on the calculator and we'll test it together when you come in.
On the counter · the math
80% of melt is the honest top. Here's why.Gold passes through many handsbefore it becomes cash — refiners, dealers, market makers — and prices move throughout the day. That's why no honest counter pays 100% of melt on scrap. Anyone promising that is losing money or quietly shorting you somewhere you can't see.
But not every piece is scrap. Some rings get cleaned and re-homed. Some chains stay chains. Price is always negotiable on resaleable pieces— and we'll tell you which side your piece sits on. That's why we built this site: so you walk in informed, not lowballed across five shops.
See the number first
Estimate at home, verify on the counter.
Pre-set to gold for sell gold coins. The in-person number gets sharper with our calibrated scale and acid test, but starting at home keeps the visit short.
Quick home estimate
Enter three things: the metal, the weight from your scale, and the stamp if you can find one.
Estimated offer
$1,249
80% of today's $1,561 melt value · Gold · 14K · 18.4g
Offer spectrum · % of melt
- 70%Walk away$1,093
- 75%Fair offer$1,171
- 80%Sell-it-now$1,249
Below 70% is a weak offer. 75% is a good number. 80% is the sell-it-now mark.
Educational estimate. Final number requires verified weight and professional metal testing in person.
Family-run · Gaslamp Quarter since 1992
A San Diego counter where the math is on the table before the offer.
Buy Sell Gold San Diego routes visits to a family-run shop in the Gaslamp Quarter that has been buying gold jewelry, silver coins, platinum, diamonds, and more since 1992. Cash on the spot, no appointment needed — and if you mention this site, or say Ezra sent you, you'll get our best rate at the counter.
Buying and selling gold in the Gaslamp Quarter since 1992.
Walk-ins, regulars, and word-of-mouth referrals from across San Diego county.
Real volume means real spot-price hedging — and real offers we can stand behind.
Or say Ezra sent you when you walk in. Online visitors get our preferred counter rate.
FAQ
Sell gold coins — common questions
Do you pay spot price for gold coins?
Close to spot for recognized bullion coins (American Eagles, Maple Leafs, Krugerrands, Buffalos). The exact percentage depends on coin type and market conditions — typically 95-99% of spot for modern bullion in good condition. Numismatic coins are priced separately.
Will you buy proof or graded coins?
Yes. Proof Eagles, graded coins in PCGS/NGC slabs, and other certified pieces are common. Slabs don't always add value — modern proof bullion often trades close to bullion content despite the higher mint price. We pay current market, not original cost.
How do you check if a gold coin is authentic?
Weight (each genuine coin has an exact spec to within 0.01g), diameter, thickness, magnetic response (gold isn't magnetic; many fakes are), edge reeding, and occasionally XRF. American Eagles have specific design micro-features Rolex-style counterfeits don't get right. We verify before pricing.
Next step
Ready to sell gold coins?
Walk into our Gaslamp Quarter counter. Mention buysellgoldsandiego.com or say Ezra sent you for our best rate.
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Disclosure: Online estimates are for informational purposes only and are not a final purchase offer. Offer ranges are educational examples based on industry experience. Final payout depends on verified weight, professional testing, item inspection, market price review, buyer costs, and compliance with applicable laws.