Coin Dealer in Chamblee, Georgia

Most dealers serving this side of Atlanta list themselves under a city they are not actually in. We are on Chamblee Dunwoody Road, and have been in the trade since 1977 — third generation, with roots in New York's Diamond District. If you have coins rather than bullion, this page is about that difference: what carries a premium over its metal, what does not, and how to find out which you are holding before anyone melts anything.

Bullion Is Priced. Coins Are Examined.

A one-ounce bar has one variable: the metal in it. A coin has several — date, mint mark, strike, wear, whether it has been cleaned, and whether the market currently cares. Two 1881 Morgan dollars in the same drawer can be worth the same as each other or ten times apart, and nothing about their weight tells you which.

So we look at coins one at a time. Anything that might carry a collector premium is set aside before a scale is involved.

Graded and Raw — We Buy Both

• Certified coins in sealed PCGS or NGC holders. Bring them in the holder; do not crack them out, as the grade is part of what you are selling.
• Raw coins, loose, in folders, in tubes or still in the album someone filled decades ago. Leave albums assembled — the arrangement often tells us something.
• Proof and mint sets, government packaging intact where you still have it.

We do not grade coins ourselves and we will not tell you a coin will grade at a particular number. What we will do is tell you when a coin is worth having graded before it is sold, which is a different and more useful thing.

What We Will Not Melt

Melting is irreversible, and it is the fastest way for a seller to lose money without ever knowing it happened. Coins get pulled out of a melt lot when any of the following is in play:

• Key and semi-key dates. The ones people actually look for — 1909-S VDB Lincoln cents, 1916-D Mercury dimes, 1893-S Morgan dollars, and a long list of others that look identical to their common cousins at arm's length.
• Mint marks that change everything. A tiny letter under an eagle or beside a date can separate a common coin from a scarce one.
• Pre-1933 U.S. gold. Saint-Gaudens and Liberty double eagles, and the $10, $5 and $2.50 pieces. Many trade above their gold content, and better-preserved examples trade well above it.
• Original toning and surfaces. A coin that has never been cleaned is worth more than the same coin polished bright. If you are about to clean something before bringing it in — please do not.

If a piece belongs at auction rather than at our counter, we will say so, and we will say why.

Inherited a Collection? Start Here.

An inherited accumulation is rarely sorted and almost never catalogued. It is usually a mix: some bullion, a run of circulated silver, a few pieces someone genuinely collected, and one or two things nobody in the family recognised.

We go through it with you at the counter rather than taking it in the back. Bullion and junk silver get weighed and quoted against live spot in writing. Anything that might be collectible is separated first and looked at individually. You leave knowing what each part of it is, whether you sell any of it or none of it.

For a full collection or an estate, call 404.815.8893 to arrange a dedicated appointment — it is not a job to squeeze between walk-ins.

How to Sell With Us

At the counter

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred — selling a collection moves faster with a specialist set aside for you. Bring the coins and a government-issued photo ID; Georgia law requires dealers to record identification on precious metals purchases. Offers are itemized in writing, quoted against live spot where metal content is what governs, and you are paid the same day you accept.

By insured shipping

We send fully-insured prepaid shipping, open your package on camera, and quote against live spot. You approve the figure before payment; decline it and the items ship back insured, free.

Visit Us in Chamblee

Alex Lexington
3335 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Chamblee, GA 30341
404.815.8893

Hours: Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Eastern; closed weekends. Free parking on site, near Shallowford Road, minutes from I-285 and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard — five minutes from Dunwoody, ten from Brookhaven, fifteen from Buckhead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a coin dealer in Chamblee?

Yes. Alex Lexington is at 3335 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA 30341, open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We have been in the trade since 1977 and buy both collectible coins and bullion.

Do you buy graded coins?

Yes, in sealed PCGS or NGC holders. Bring them in the holder rather than cracking them out, because the certified grade is part of what you are selling.

Will you melt my coins?

Not if they are worth more than their metal. Key and semi-key dates, significant mint marks, pre-1933 U.S. gold and original uncleaned surfaces are separated out before anything is weighed. If a piece belongs at auction instead of at our counter, we will tell you.

What is my coin collection worth?

It depends on what is in it, which is why we go through it piece by piece rather than quoting a pile. Bullion and circulated silver are priced by weight against live spot. Collectible pieces are valued individually on date, mint mark and condition.

Do you buy pre-1933 U.S. gold?

Yes — Saint-Gaudens and Liberty $20 double eagles, and $10, $5 and $2.50 pieces, graded or raw. Many trade above their gold content, and we price them accordingly rather than as scrap.

Should I clean my coins before bringing them in?

No. Cleaning permanently reduces what a collectible coin is worth, often by a great deal. Bring everything exactly as you found it.

What should I do with an inherited coin collection?

Bring it unsorted and call ahead so we can set aside time. We separate collectible material from bullion at the counter, with you watching, and tell you what each part is before you decide to sell any of it.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred, and for a full collection or an estate they are strongly advised. Call 404.815.8893.

Can I ship coins instead of visiting?

Yes. We send fully-insured prepaid shipping, open your package on camera, and quote against live spot. You approve the figure before payment; decline it and the items ship back insured, free.

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