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Sell your coins at auction

U.S., world, and ancient coins, gold, and paper money, researched by our numismatic specialist and offered to collectors who bid from across the country and around the world.

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  • Complimentary estimates, no obligation
  • Payment typically within 30 days
  • Virginia firm license #1086

Your coins, in front of the right bidders

Whether it is a single gold piece, albums from a family collection, or a lifetime of collecting, we research every coin before it goes to auction, so bidders know exactly what they are competing for.

Competitive bidding lets the market set the price, in the open. Our commission comes out of the proceeds, and you see every result.

How consigning works

What we sell

  • U.S. gold and silver coins
  • Silver dollars, proof sets, and mint sets
  • World and ancient coins
  • Paper money and currency
  • Bullion, bars, and rounds
  • Whole collections and inherited albums
Miles Kolmstetter, Numismatic Specialist

Talk to our numismatic specialist

Miles Kolmstetter studied American history at Cornell College and has a particular interest in American coinage and currency. He evaluates, researches, and catalogs the coins we sell, so each one is presented for what it is, and for its place in the story of American history.

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How selling coins works

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Photograph both sides of the coins you want to sell, and the albums or holders they are in. A short description and a rough count help too.

Get a complimentary estimate

A specialist reviews your photos and tells you what the coins could bring at auction. Estimates from photos are preliminary until we see the coins in person.

We research and catalog

Once you consign, we inspect, photograph, and describe each lot, then market the sale to collectors and buyers.

Auction and payment

Bidders compete for your coins. Afterward you receive a settlement statement, and payment is typically issued within 30 days, once the buyer has paid.

Questions about selling coins

Should I clean my coins before I photograph them?

No. Cleaning, polishing, or dipping a coin can permanently lower its value. Leave coins as they are, hold them by the edges, and photograph them in good natural light.

What does it cost to sell coins at auction?

Our commission is deducted from the hammer price after the sale, and terms depend on the type and value of the coins. We explain the commission and any other charges in writing before you consign.

How and when do I get paid?

After the auction you receive a settlement statement showing what each lot sold for and any agreed fees. Payment is typically issued within 30 days of the auction closing, once the buyer’s payment has cleared.

Can I set a minimum price?

Yes, on certain items. A reserve is the lowest price you will accept, agreed with us before the auction. If bidding does not reach it, the coin does not sell.

I inherited a large collection. Where do I start?

Keep it together, with any albums, holders, receipts, and notes. Send us photos of a representative sample and a rough count, and we will help you plan the next step. We handle collections of every size and travel for significant ones.

Do you also appraise coins?

Yes. If you need a formal written appraisal for an estate, insurance, or a donation rather than a sale, see Appraisals & Valuations.

Get a complimentary estimate for your coins

Tell us what you have and add a few photos. A specialist will reply with an auction estimate and the next steps.

  • Complimentary estimate, no obligation
  • Consignments accepted nationwide; we travel for significant collections

Prefer to talk? Call (757) 550-0285, Monday to Friday.

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Start with a complimentary guide or a short quiz.

  • How to Photograph Items for an Auction Estimate

    Simple phone-camera tips that help our specialists give you a faster, more accurate auction estimate: light, angles, marks, condition, and what to send.

  • Consignment Guidelines: What We Accept

    What Blue Box Auction Gallery accepts for auction, what we cannot, the minimum value per lot, and how consigning works from the first photos to payment.

  • Is Auction Right for Me?

    A five-question quiz that suggests the best way to sell what you have: auction, an estate sale, an appraisal first, or a conversation.