Why Sell Your Gold and Silver at Herb’s Coins?
If you have gold or silver you are thinking about selling, you have more options than you might realize — and more reasons to start locally than most people consider. This post covers what to expect when you sell precious metals, why the experience at Herb’s Coins is different from shipping to a national dealer, […]
Herb’s Coins: Over 50 Years of Serving Charlotte County
There are a lot of places to buy and sell coins these days – big online marketplaces, national chains, auction sites you’ve never heard of until you needed to sell something. But there’s a reason why families in this community have walked through our doors for half a century instead of typing a search into […]
How to Tell the Difference Between an AU and BU Morgan Silver Dollar
If you’ve inherited a collection, found a roll of Morgan dollars at the bank, or are buying your first silver dollar, you’ve probably run into these two terms and wondered what they actually mean — and why the price difference between them can be significant. Here’s a straightforward breakdown, the same way we’d walk you […]
5 Signs Your Old Coins Might Be Worth More Than Face Value
Finding old coins in a drawer, attic box, or inherited collection can spark curiosity and excitement. But how do you know if those dusty pennies, worn quarters, or foreign coins are actually valuable? As a family-owned coin shop serving Port Charlotte since 1975, we’ve evaluated thousands of collections. Here are five signs your coins might […]
Gold vs. Silver Bullion: Which Precious Metal Is Right for Your Investment Portfolio?
Precious metals have served as reliable stores of value for thousands of years. While currencies come and go, gold and silver maintain intrinsic worth recognized worldwide. But when you’re ready to invest in physical bullion, should you choose gold or silver? The answer depends on your investment goals, budget, and storage capabilities. Understanding Precious Metals […]
What to Do When You Inherit a Coin Collection: A Complete Guide
Inheriting a coin collection can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re not a collector yourself. That shoebox full of coins, those albums with plastic pages, those small envelopes with foreign writing—what do you do with it all? As a family-owned coin shop that’s helped hundreds of Port Charlotte families handle inherited collections since 1975, we’ve created […]
How to Sell Your Gold and Silver: Getting Fair Market Value in Port Charlotte
Whether you’re selling inherited gold jewelry, outdated silver flatware, a coin collection, or scrap precious metals, getting fair market value requires understanding the process. As Port Charlotte’s established precious metals dealer since 1975, we’ve helped thousands of customers sell gold and silver. This guide explains everything you need to know. Understanding What You Have Before […]