Coin Buyers in East Brunswick NJ | Cash 4 Gold Trading Post

Finding legitimate coin buyers in East Brunswick NJ takes a little research. Most pawn shops buy coins at melt value and stop there. Cash 4 Gold Trading Post at 111 Main St Suite 9 in East Brunswick goes further. We evaluate coins for collector value, melt value, and rarity before making an offer. Call (732) 898-6565 or walk in Monday through Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM.

What coins do we buy

Our East Brunswick location buys the full range of US and foreign coins:

Silver dollars — Morgan dollars (1878-1921), Peace dollars (1921-1935), and Eisenhower dollars are among the most common coins we see. Morgans in circulated condition are bought for silver melt plus a small numismatic premium. High-grade Morgans with original luster command significantly more. We check dates and mint marks before pricing.

Other US silver coins — Walking Liberty half dollars, Franklin halves, Barber halves, Mercury dimes, Barber dimes, and Roosevelt dimes in 90% silver. Washington quarters from 1964 and earlier. All bought at silver content with premiums for key dates.

Gold coins — American Gold Eagles (both bullion and proof), Liberty Head $20 double eagles, Saint-Gaudens $20 double eagles, $10 Indian Eagles, $5 Half Eagles, and older pre-1933 US gold. Bullion coins are bought close to spot. Numismatic gold coins are evaluated for collector value which often exceeds melt.

Wheat pennies and Lincoln cents — Most circulated wheat pennies from 1909 to 1958 are bought at a small premium over face. Key dates (1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1931-S) can be worth $50 to $500 or more depending on grade.

Mercury dimes — The 1916-D is the key date in this series and worth hundreds to thousands depending on grade. All Mercury dimes from 1916 to 1945 are bought for silver content plus numismatic premium when applicable.

Foreign coins — Canadian silver dollars and dimes, Mexican silver pesos, Austrian Maria Theresa thalers, and silver coins from Europe and Latin America. We also buy modern foreign gold coins including Canadian Maple Leafs and Australian Kangaroos.

Coin collections — Complete sets, partial sets, and unsorted lots are all welcome. Bring the whole box. We go through it piece by piece and separate bullion, numismatic, and junk silver categories so everything gets priced correctly.

What affects coin value

Three factors drive how much a coin is worth:

Rarity — Key dates and low-mintage issues within a series carry collector premium above their metal content. A 1921 Morgan dollar in MS-65 is worth hundreds more than a common date in the same grade. Knowing the key dates within each series is part of what we do.

Grade — The condition of the coin matters enormously for numismatic value. The difference between a Good-4 and a Mint State-63 on a Walking Liberty half dollar can be $5 versus $150 on the same coin. We grade honestly and explain where our assessment comes from.

Melt value — Coins that do not carry collector premium are still worth their silver or gold content. A bag of 90% silver pre-1964 US coins is bought at the current silver melt price. This is the floor value for any silver or gold coin regardless of condition.

Process at the East Brunswick store

Bring the coins to 111 Main St Suite 9. We do not require you to sort them first, though it helps if you know what you have. We go through the collection at the counter, identify anything with collector value, weigh the silver and gold content for melt calculation, and present a complete offer on the lot. The whole process usually takes 20 to 40 minutes depending on collection size.

If you have a large or particularly valuable collection, call (732) 898-6565 first. We can schedule a longer visit and make sure we have adequate time to evaluate everything properly.

Frequently asked questions

Are old pennies worth money?

Most Lincoln cents from the 1940s through 1960s in average circulated condition are worth only face value or a cent or two above. Wheat pennies are bought at a small premium over face regardless of date. Key date cents (1909-S VDB, 1914-D, 1922 plain, 1931-S) are worth substantial premiums and we identify them during the evaluation. Indian Head cents from 1859 to 1909 range from $1 to hundreds depending on date and grade.

How do I sell a coin collection?

Bring the collection to our East Brunswick store at 111 Main St Suite 9. You do not need to know what you have or how to grade the coins. We do the evaluation at the counter, explain the categories and values, and make an offer on the whole lot or by piece. You decide what to sell. There is no pressure and no obligation to sell anything.

Do you buy silver bars and rounds?

Yes. We buy silver bars from any mint in 1 oz, 10 oz, 100 oz, and kilo sizes. We also buy silver rounds, which are coin-shaped silver pieces without legal tender status. Generic silver is bought at the silver spot price. Rounds from recognized mints like Sunshine, Engelhard, or NWT carry a small premium for better resale. Silver bars from PAMP Suisse, Scottsdale, and other premium refineries are bought at a slight premium as well.