If you have been searching for a coin dealer near Murphy, 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 Upstate region.
Murphy was established in 1851 as the seat of Cherokee County, the westernmost county in North Carolina, named for the Cherokee Nation whose ancestral homeland covered the surrounding mountains. The town grew on the site of Fort Butler, a U.S. Army post built in 1836 during the forced removal of the Cherokee people. The Murphy Branch of the Western North Carolina Railroad reached the town in 1891, opening Cherokee County's copper mines and timber reserves to commercial exploitation. The Ducktown and Copperhill copper mining district, just across the Tennessee border, brought miners and capital into the region in the late 1800s. The old mining and timber families of Cherokee County accumulated pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, and fine jewelry across generations. Today Murphy is a gateway to the Nantahala National Forest and the Hiwassee River, with a steady stream of estate sales as longtime Cherokee County families settle affairs. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is 1 hour 45 minutes east via US-74, and Cherokee County sellers make the drive because the difference in what they receive is significant.
Through the twentieth century Murphy remained a small county seat serving the agricultural and timber economy of Cherokee County, one of the most remote corners of North Carolina. The families who farmed and logged these mountains accumulated coins, silver, and jewelry across generations, and Cherokee County estate sales regularly surface pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coinage from families with deep mountain roots.
Today Murphy is a retirement destination and outdoor recreation hub, with the Hiwassee and Valley Rivers drawing anglers and kayakers from across the Southeast. The town's growing retiree population and the steady turnover of longtime Cherokee County families have created a consistent flow of estate material, including pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coinage, and sterling silver flatware.
Cherokee County's history as the westernmost corner of North Carolina, with deep roots in Cherokee heritage and mountain farming, means that estates here often contain coins and silver accumulated across many generations. Clemson Coins in Pendleton is roughly two and a half hours east via US-74, and Murphy sellers who make the trip consistently find that our offers far exceed what they received locally. We pay more, always.
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.
Cherokee County's copper mining heritage and mountain isolation produced distinctive estate collections, including pre-1933 gold coins accumulated by mining families, gold jewelry from the Hiwassee River valley community, and pre-1964 silver coins passed down through generations of Cherokee County farming families.
We purchase a wide range of coins, currency, and precious metals. If you are not sure what you have, bring it in. We look at everything at no charge and with no obligation.
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens double eagles, eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles. Cherokee County estates regularly surface these from the copper mining and railroad wealth of the late 1800s.
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 Cherokee County buyers miss entirely.
Large-size notes, silver certificates, gold certificates, Confederate currency, and obsolete banknotes from Cherokee County national bank issues.
14k, 18k, and 22k gold jewelry, sterling silver flatware, and gold watches at fair market prices.
We purchase entire collections in one transaction. No cherry-picking. Cherokee County estate attorneys refer clients to us.
We pay strong premiums on certified coins. As authorized dealers for both services, we know exactly what they are worth.
Cherokee County coin types we buy: Pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, Morgan and Peace dollars, national bank notes from the Murphy National Bank and Cherokee County Bank, Confederate currency, American Gold and Silver Eagles, proof and mint sets, key-date coins, and sterling silver flatware from Cherokee County estates.
Cherokee County estate collections reflect the copper mining and farming heritage of the Valley River valley. Mining and farming families accumulated pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins across generations, and the county's relative isolation preserved collections that more urbanized counties lost to spending.
Cherokee 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.
Cherokee County's copper mining and timber heritage left behind estate collections that reflect the industrial wealth of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Families who worked the copper mines and the surrounding timber operations accumulated pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coins, and fine jewelry that passed through generations largely untouched. Sellers from Murphy make the drive to Pendleton alongside neighbors from Franklin, Bryson City, and Cherokee, all of whom find that the difference in what they receive at Clemson Coins versus any local option is real and substantial. Cherokee 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. Cherokee County estate attorneys regularly refer clients to us because we have the knowledge to identify key-date coins and the financial strength to pay for them immediately. Every seller from Murphy has left with more than they were offered locally.
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"Great shop!! First trip today and found a ton of stuff at great prices."
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"Worked with them my father's extensive collection. He was fair, and incredibly gracious in pricing the collection for us."
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!"
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1 review · 3 weeks ago
"Great Place if your looking for variety and deals very honest fair and reasonable ten stars"
Mathieu Chartier
1 review · 1 month ago
"Joes paid me more than I wanted!"
Melissa Norton
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"Great experience at Clemson Coin! Everyone was incredibly friendly, the shop was clean and welcoming, and Joe was an absolute pleasure to work with. He was knowledgeable, professional, and made the whole process easy. I highly recommend them!"
Many customers have told us they visited a local Murphy-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 Murphy via US-74 East. Murphy and Cherokee County have no coin dealer with our credentials or buying power. Sellers from Murphy, Andrews, Marble, and throughout Cherokee 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. Cherokee 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-74 East from Murphy through Andrews, Bryson City, and Asheville and 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. Murphy sellers consistently tell us the drive was the most profitable decision they made.
Most coin dealers, pawn shops, and gold buyers in the Murphy 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 Murphy 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 Cherokee 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 Murphy via US-74 East through Andrews, Bryson City, Asheville, and into Pendleton, SC. Customers come from Murphy, Andrews, Marble, Ranger, and throughout Cherokee County because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available closer to home.
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