If you have been searching for a coin dealer near Hickory, North Carolina, the options are limited and most pay far less than they should. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is the highest buyer and the most trusted and credentialed dealer in the entire region.
Hickory was incorporated in 1870, taking its name from a tavern built near a hickory tree on the old Catawba Valley road. The town grew rapidly after the Western North Carolina Railroad reached the area in 1859, connecting Catawba County to the broader regional economy and opening the county's timber and agricultural resources to commercial exploitation. The earliest settlers in what would become Catawba County were German and Scots-Irish families who arrived in the mid-1700s, many of them members of the Reformed and Lutheran congregations that established churches along the Catawba River. These families accumulated the first coins to circulate in the region, including early American large cents, Bust half dollars, and Spanish milled dollars that remained in common use well into the 1830s.
Hickory's industrial identity was forged in furniture and textiles. The Hickory Manufacturing Company, established in the 1880s, was among the first of dozens of furniture makers that would make Catawba County one of the leading furniture-producing counties in North Carolina. The Shuford family and other Catawba County industrialists built fortunes in furniture and hosiery and accumulated pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, and fine jewelry that passed through generations largely untouched. The First National Bank of Hickory, chartered in 1887, issued national bank notes that are now highly collectible and surface regularly in Catawba County estate sales.
The twentieth century brought continued growth and diversification to Hickory. Lenoir-Rhyne University, founded in 1891 by the Lutheran Church, anchored the county's educational and cultural life. The Hickory area became a national center for fiber optics manufacturing in the 1980s and 1990s, earning the nickname the Silicon Valley of the East. As older industries declined and new ones emerged, longtime Catawba County families settled estates and brought collections to market.
Today Hickory is a growing city in the western Piedmont, and estate sales from longtime Catawba County families bring a steady stream of pre-1933 gold, pre-1964 silver, national bank notes, and fine jewelry to market. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is 1 hour 45 minutes south via US-321, and Catawba County sellers make the drive because the difference in what they receive is significant. We are the most trusted and credentialed dealer in the region, and every seller from Hickory has left with more than they were offered locally.
Clemson Coins and Currency is a trusted place to buy and sell gold near Hickory, North Carolina 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 Hickory, NC, sell gold near Hickory, or find a reputable coin shop in Western North Carolina, Clemson Coins and Currency offers experience, transparency, and a professional buying environment. We help customers throughout Hickory, Conover, Newton, Statesville, Morganton, Lenoir, Easley SC, Pendleton SC and surrounding Western Piedmont North Carolina 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.
Not all coin dealers are the same. Here is what you should look for before you walk in the door.
A reputable dealer will be authorized by the major grading services and industry organizations. At Clemson Coins, we are the only dealer in the region with all of the following authorizations:
Most coin dealers, pawn shops, and gold buyers pay only melt value, the raw metal content of your coin. A true numismatist knows that a 1916-D Mercury Dime, a 1921 Peace Dollar, or a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent are worth far more than their face value and metal content alone. We pay numismatic premiums on coins that deserve them, and we have the expertise to recognize 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. There is no waiting, no mailing, and no uncertainty about when you will get paid.
Catawba County's furniture and hosiery manufacturing heritage produced estate collections that reflect generations of accumulated wealth. We purchase everything from furniture-era gold coins to national bank notes issued by the First National Bank of Hickory.
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles accumulated by Catawba County furniture and hosiery manufacturing families through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Notes issued by the First National Bank of Hickory, the Citizens National Bank of Newton, and other Catawba County chartered banks — highly collectible and regularly found in local estate sales.
Morgan and Peace dollars, Walking Liberty and Franklin half dollars, Mercury and Roosevelt dimes, and Washington quarters saved by Catawba County mill worker and farming families.
Confederate States of America notes and bonds passed down through Civil War-era Catawba County households, including North Carolina state issues and obsolete banknotes from local banks.
Large cents, Bust half dollars, Capped Bust quarters, and Spanish milled dollars brought to Catawba County by German and Scots-Irish settlers who established the county's Reformed and Lutheran congregations.
Fine jewelry, gold watches, and sterling silver flatware accumulated by the Shuford family and other Catawba County industrial families through the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Key-date Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, Buffalo nickels, and other numismatically significant coins that most local buyers misidentify as common pieces worth only melt value.
Entire coin and currency collections from Catawba County estate sales, including albums, folders, and accumulations built over decades by local families.
Catawba County coin types we buy: Pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, Morgan and Peace dollars, national bank notes from the First National Bank of Hickory and Citizens National Bank of Newton, Confederate currency, American Gold and Silver Eagles, proof and mint sets, key-date coins, and sterling silver flatware from Catawba County estates.
Catawba County estate collections reflect the furniture and hosiery manufacturing heritage of Hickory. Manufacturing families accumulated pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins across generations, and estate sales today regularly surface national bank notes and Confederate currency that local buyers overlook.
Catawba County estate attorneys and trust officers 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.
We Pay More, ALWAYS!
The process could not be simpler.
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, not a lowball guess.
Accept and get paid immediately. Decline and walk out with your coins. Zero pressure.
Clemson Coins and Currency has the financial strength to purchase your collection or holdings for $500, $5,000, $50,000, $250,000, and up to and over one million dollars without any stories. Just take a look at our recent purchases and judge for yourself where all the big money deals go. Big money knows where to sell.
Catawba County's furniture and hosiery manufacturing heritage left behind estate collections that reflect the industrial wealth of the late 1800s and early 1900s. The Shuford family and other Catawba County industrialists accumulated pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, and fine jewelry that passed through generations largely untouched. Sellers from Hickory make the drive to Pendleton alongside neighbors from Lenoir, Morganton, and Statesville, all of whom find that the difference in what they receive at Clemson Coins versus any local option is real and substantial. Catawba County estate attorneys refer clients to us when a collection needs a buyer with the expertise to pay numismatic value and the financial strength to close 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 from Hickory has left with more than they were offered locally.
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Avi V
1 review · 3 months ago
"Our dog was attacked and needed an emergency surgery totaling over $4k. We called Clemson Coins and decided it's worth a visit, I have never sold or pawned anything so this was my first experience. Everybody at Clemson Coin seemed to be knowledgeable and helpful, it was a Saturday and the place was pretty busy. Joe asked a few questions about our dog since he is a dog lover, he gave me an estimate, it was fair and the transaction was smooth and straightforward. We went there trying to turn Gold into Cash, and it worked out perfectly fine. Highly recommended! P.S. I think Deena and Pebbles would have given me a better rate. LOL"
Alex Baldwin
2 reviews · 3 months ago
"For a 1st time buyer, they were extremely helpful with helping pick out some metals for gifts, and had a good selection of different pieces to fit the occasion. The price was fair from what I could see as they were only a few dollars above the current market rates you can find online as you would expect from a brick and mortar exchange. I will definitely be back for future needs."
Quinton R
2 reviews · 4 months ago
"I had an excellent experience with this establishment. The customer service was outstanding, and the trade-in value offered for my silver coins exceeded my expectations. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and professionally presented. They offer a diverse selection of silver coins, gold bullion, older currency, and collectible coins. I would highly recommend their services to anyone seeking fair pricing and a reputable business."
N Hodges
1 review · 1 month ago
"I really appreciated Mr. Joe's professional approach! He was very knowledgeable and didn't mind taking the time to explain things. He was thorough, but with no 'high pressure' to proceed. He and his staff were easy to deal with."
Callie Patterson
6 reviews · 4 months ago
"I had a wonderful experience at Clemson Coins, Currency & Bullion. Joe was incredibly friendly and easy to talk to. He made the entire process feel comfortable and welcoming, and he took the time to answer my questions without any pressure. It's clear he genuinely cares about his customers and takes pride in what he does. I highly recommend stopping in if you're looking for honest service and a great conversation!"
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!"
Many customers have told us they visited a local Hickory-area buyer first, received a number, then drove to us and walked out with significantly more money. We hear that story every day.
Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion & Jewelry
7611 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC 29670
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm
864-502-0100Clemson Coins, Currency, Bullion and Jewelry is located in Pendleton, SC, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Hickory via US-321 South. Hickory and Catawba County have no coin dealer with our credentials or buying power. Sellers from Hickory, Conover, Newton, and throughout Catawba County make the drive regularly because the difference in what they receive is significant.
At Clemson Coins, we buy virtually everything: 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. Catawba County estate attorneys and trust officers regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a serious buyer. If you are not sure what you have, bring it in for a free evaluation with no obligation.
Walk into Clemson Coins in Pendleton during business hours: no appointment needed. Take US-321 South from Hickory into South Carolina. We evaluate your coins on the spot, make you a fair offer based on current market prices, and pay you immediately in cash or check. Hickory sellers consistently tell us the drive was the most profitable decision they made.
Most coin dealers, pawn shops, and gold buyers in the Hickory area pay only melt value, the raw metal content of your coin. Clemson Coins pays full numismatic value on coins that deserve it. We are PCGS, NGC, CAC, and CACG authorized dealers. A Catawba County seller recently brought us a collection that two local buyers had offered melt value on: we recognized several key-date coins and paid substantially more.
Coin shows in the Catawba County 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 and you never have to wait for a show date to get a fair, same-day offer.
Clemson Coins is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes from Hickory via US-321 South into Pendleton, SC. Customers come from Hickory, Conover, Newton, Valdese, and throughout Catawba County because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available closer to home.
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