Forsyth County was formed in 1832 from Cherokee County, carved from the Cherokee Nation lands just four years after the discovery of gold in the nearby Dahlonega district. The county was named for John Forsyth, who served as Georgia governor from 1827 to 1829 and later as US Secretary of State under Presidents Jackson and Van Buren. Cumming was established as the county seat in 1833, and the earliest settlers were Scots-Irish and English families who came up from the Carolina Piedmont through the mountain gaps, bringing with them the Capped Bust and early Seated Liberty silver coins and the obsolete banknotes issued by the Bank of Darien and the Central Bank of Georgia that still surface in Forsyth County estate sales today. The county's proximity to the Dahlonega gold fields gave early Forsyth County settlers a familiarity with gold coin that shaped the county's numismatic legacy for generations.
The late 19th and early 20th centuries brought cotton farming and small-scale manufacturing to Forsyth County. The county was the site of a notorious 1912 racial expulsion that drove out virtually the entire Black population, and the resulting demographic isolation meant that Forsyth County remained a predominantly white rural county for most of the 20th century. The Forsyth County National Bank and other institutions issued national bank notes that are actively collected today. The farming families who worked the red clay hills saved pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins in patterns that reflect both the cash economy of the farming era and the mountain tradition of keeping hard money outside the banking system.
The construction of Buford Dam in 1956 created Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River, and the resulting reservoir transformed Forsyth County from a rural farming community into a recreation and retirement destination. The GA-400 corridor, completed in the 1990s, connected Cumming directly to Atlanta and triggered one of the most dramatic population explosions in Georgia history. Forsyth County grew from fewer than 30,000 residents in 1980 to over 250,000 by 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. The influx of affluent Atlanta commuters and retirees brought new estate collections into the Forsyth County market alongside the older farming family collections.
Today, Forsyth County is one of the wealthiest counties in Georgia, with a median household income among the highest in the state. The county's estate collections reflect that layered history: early Bust and Seated Liberty silver from the Cherokee-era settlement period, national bank notes from the Forsyth County National Bank, pre-1933 gold coins accumulated during the prosperous 1920s, and pre-1964 silver coins saved through the farming era. When those collections surface, Clemson Coins in Pendleton is the buyer that Forsyth County estate attorneys and families trust. We are the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the region, and the approximately 1 hour 55 minute drive from Cumming via GA-400 North makes us the most credentialed serious coin buyer accessible to Forsyth County. Clemson Coins Pays The Most, ALWAYS!
Clemson Coins and Currency is a trusted place to buy and sell gold near Cumming, Georgia and the entire region, with the largest inventory of gold coins, silver coins, bullion, and collectible currency. We serve customers looking for gold buyers, gold dealers, silver dealers, coin dealers, and precious metals dealers who offer fair pricing and same-day delivery service.
Whether you are searching for type coins, Gold Eagles, Silver Eagles, 90% silver coins, Morgan Dollars, Peace Dollars, or investment-grade bullion, Clemson Coins provides a strong selection for collectors and investors. All items are available for same-day purchase, and our larger gold inventory can be made available quickly and immediately through our secure local bank storage.
If you are searching online for where to buy or sell gold in Cumming, GA, sell gold near Cumming, or find a reputable coin shop in Northeast Georgia, Clemson Coins and Currency offers experience, transparency, and a professional buying environment. We help customers throughout Cumming, Dawsonville, Canton, Gainesville, Buford, Atlanta, Anderson SC, Pendleton SC and surrounding North Georgia and Upstate South Carolina communities. We are the only regional dealer holding all these Vetted memberships with CCE · CDHCD · JHJ · PCGS · NGC · PMG · CACG · CAC · PSA · CGC and more. No other regional dealers match our credentials and professionalism.
Most coin dealers and pawn shops pay only melt value. A true numismatist knows that a 1916-D Mercury Dime, a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent, or a key-date pre-1933 gold coin are worth far more than their metal content alone. We pay numismatic premiums on coins that deserve them.
You should never have to wait for your money. When you sell to Clemson Coins, you walk out with cash or check in hand the same day.
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles. Forsyth County estate collections regularly surface these from the farming and early suburban eras.
Half dollars, quarters, dimes, and dollars from the silver era. We pay full numismatic value, not just melt weight.
American Gold and Silver Eagles, Krugerrands, Maple Leafs, bars, and rounds at competitive prices.
We identify and pay numismatic premiums on key dates that most North Georgia buyers miss entirely.
Large-size notes, silver certificates, gold certificates, Confederate currency, obsolete banknotes, and Forsyth County national bank notes.
14k, 18k, and 22k gold jewelry, sterling silver flatware, old mine cut diamonds, and gold watches at fair market prices.
We purchase entire collections in one transaction. No cherry-picking. Forsyth County estate attorneys refer clients to us regularly.
We pay strong premiums on certified coins. As authorized dealers for both services, we know exactly what they are worth.
In Forsyth County, Clemson Coins actively purchases pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coinage, national bank notes from Forsyth County banks, Confederate currency, and sterling silver flatware. If you have inherited a set of sterling flatware, a silver tea service, or individual sterling pieces, we pay full melt value and more for recognized patterns.
Many estates today also include American Silver and Gold Eagles in both mint state and proof examples, proof and mint sets, specialty sets, complete and partial sets of Indian Head cents, Lincoln cents, all dimes, quarters and half dollars, and of course Morgan and Peace dollars.
If you are working with an estate attorney or trust officer in Forsyth County, we are happy to provide a written appraisal and work directly with counsel to facilitate a smooth transaction.
Clemson Coins, We Pay More, ALWAYS!
No appointment needed. Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm.
We examine each coin for authenticity, grade, and current market value.
A real offer based on live spot prices and numismatic market data.
Accept and get paid immediately. Decline and walk out with your coins. Zero pressure.
Clemson Coins has the financial strength to purchase your collection for $500, $5,000, $50,000, $250,000, and up to and over one million dollars. See our recent purchases and judge for yourself where all the big money deals go.
Forsyth County has a numismatic legacy shaped by its Cherokee-era settlement history, the farming economy of the 19th century, and the dramatic growth of the GA-400 corridor that brought affluent Atlanta commuters and retirees into the county beginning in the 1990s. Sellers from Cumming, Gainesville, Dawsonville, Canton, and Buford make the drive to Pendleton because the difference in what they receive is real and significant. Forsyth County estate attorneys regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a buyer with the expertise to pay numismatic value and the financial strength to close the deal the same day.
Clemson Coins is the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the Upstate, and the only dealer in the region with the full suite of credentials that serious collectors and estate attorneys look for when they need a buyer they can trust. Every seller who has made the drive from Cumming to Pendleton has left with more money than they were offered locally.
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Indie Kun
4 reviews · 0 photos · 3 weeks ago
"This is such a lovely business! We came here with a hand full of gold jewelry and gave us a great price for them all, we were in a struggle to find a good place to sell them and this is a great place! The people here are so friendly and such kind hearted folks here. I highly recommend this location"
Brayden Tufts
1 review · 1 photo · 4 weeks ago
"Amazing!! Definitely coming back next time! Most fun I've ever had in a coin store!!"
Andi Lockett-Johnson
Local Guide · 163 reviews · 466 photos · 4 weeks ago
"After sending an email, regarding the sale of some personal coins, I was advised to come by the store. For those that seem upset about not getting 'ballpark' offers on the phone, let's be real. If you're not a professional, you can't possibly know what the owner is looking for. To spend hours on the phone, going over dates, condition, etc. Just stop in. The owner is very straight forward. He doesn't want to waste his time or yours. His offer was fair and quick. If you are trying to sell, then realize this is a business, for profit. It may not be top price, in your expectation, but it is top in resale. I will be returning for future endeavors. Thank you, Sir. I appreciate your time and fairness."
george garven
4 reviews · 0 photos · 2 weeks ago
"Joe was amazing. Very patient and thorough as he explained the process. Very fair on pricing and funds are immediately available. I will return every time I am in need of their services. I would recommend Clemson Coin and their team."
HAOTIAN LIU
3 reviews · 0 photos · 3 weeks ago
"Fair prices, very nice shop owner, will keep stacking from them :)"
Rachel
4 reviews · 6 photos · 3 months ago
"JUST GO TO CLEMSON COINS! Hands down the BEST buyer for your jewelry & coins! I went to a few other places that were enroute to Clemson Coins — let's just say I was offered between 20% and 40% melt value at the other places. Within 5 minutes and no goofing around with acid tests (they have an XRF machine) I was offered more than a reasonable percentage of melt value from Clemson Coins. Don't get GOT at the other places! Worth the drive from Charlotte, NC if that tells you anything! Honest people are hard to find! I won't go anywhere else from now on!"
Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion & Jewelry
7611 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
864-502-0100Clemson Coins in Pendleton, SC is approximately 1 hour 55 minutes from Cumming via GA-400 North and US-123 North. We are the most credentialed coin buyer in the region and the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the Upstate. Forsyth County estate attorneys regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a serious buyer.
At Clemson Coins, we buy pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, American Gold and Silver Eagles, bullion, rare date coins, U.S. and foreign currency, gold and silver jewelry, sterling flatware, and entire collections. Forsyth County estate collections from both old farming families and newer affluent residents surface regularly.
Walk into Clemson Coins in Pendleton during business hours: no appointment needed. Take GA-400 North from Cumming toward Dahlonega, then US-129 North and US-123 North into South Carolina. We evaluate your coins on the spot and pay you immediately in cash or check.
Most buyers in the Cumming area pay only melt value. Clemson Coins pays full numismatic value on coins that deserve it. We are PCGS, NGC, CAC, and CACG authorized dealers. Key date coins and certified coins all receive the premiums they deserve.
Coin shows in the Atlanta metro area happen periodically, but show dealers are buying to resell at a profit and rarely pay top dollar. For the best prices and immediate payment, visiting Clemson Coins in Pendleton is your best option. We are open Tuesday through Saturday.
Clemson Coins is approximately 1 hour 55 minutes from Cumming via GA-400 North through the North Georgia mountains into South Carolina. Forsyth County sellers make the drive regularly because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available locally.
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