CHICAGO AREA COIN SHOP

Buying Coins from Customers Throughout Chicago

If you are looking to sell coins in Chicago, Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a trusted destination for collectors, investors, and families selling coin collections. Located just north of the city in Skokie, our shop regularly works with customers from throughout Chicago and the North Shore.

As experienced numismatic professionals, we specialize in evaluating U.S. coins, rare coins, bullion, and coin collections. Whether you have a single coin, inherited collection, or large estate accumulation, we provide straightforward evaluations based on real market demand.

Types of Coins We Buy from Chicago

Oakton Coins & Collectibles regularly purchases:

  • U.S. coin collections

  • Rare and better-date coins

  • Morgan and Peace silver dollars

  • Gold coins and bullion

  • Silver coins and 90% silver

  • Proof sets and mint sets

  • Paper money and currency collections

  • Ancient and world coins

Many customers visit us when they are downsizing a collection, settling an estate, or simply selling extra coins they no longer wish to keep.

A Professional Coin Shop Near Chicago

Unlike pawn shops or mail-in buyers, Oakton Coins & Collectibles is a retail coin shop operated by experienced numismatists. Our team evaluates coins daily and understands both collector value and precious-metal value.

Customers appreciate being able to:

  • speak directly with knowledgeable coin professionals

  • receive realistic evaluations

  • sell coins in person in a safe environment

Conveniently Located Near Chicago

Oakton Coins & Collectibles is located in Skokie just minutes from Chicago, with easy access from I-94 (Kennedy Expressway) and less than two blocks from the Oakton Street CTA Yellow Line station.

Free parking is available directly in front of the shop.

If you are looking for a trusted place to sell coins in Chicago, Oakton Coins & Collectibles welcomes both small and large collections.

Nothing is too big or too small.

This is a partial list of of the types of coins we buy from Chicago… CONTACT US NOW

Gold
American Eagles, American Gold Buffalos, Canadian Maple Leafs, South African Krugerrands, Chinese Pandas, Australian Kangaroos, Nuggets, Credit Suisse, Johnson, Matthey & Englehard Bars, US Liberty & Indian Coins; $1, $2 1/2, $5, $10, $20 -, American Arts Medallions, Modern US Commemoratives, Austrian Coronas, Ducats, Philharmonics, English Britannias, Pounds, Souveriegns, Belgium, French & Swiss 20 Francs, Isle of Man Angels, Cats, Mexican Pesos, Onzas, All Other World Gold Coins. Evanston’s only coin shop!

Silver
.999 Fine Bars & Rounds, 90% Dimes, Quarters & Half Dollars, 40% Kennedy Half Dollars, American Eagles, Sterling Bars & Rounds, Sterling Flatware & Serving Pieces, Sterling Jewelry, Sterling Candlesticks, Casino Tokens, Franklin Mint Sets, Canadian Maple Leafs, Canadian .500 & .800 Fine, US & World Coins

Platinum
.999 Fine Bars & Rounds, Evanston American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leafs, Australian Koalas, Platinum Jewelry, Crucibles, Wire & Industrial Scrap

Palladium
.999 Fine Bars & Rounds, Canadian Maple Leafs, Palladium Jewelry

Early US Gold Coins
Gold Dollars: 1849-1889, Quarter Eagles/$2 1/2 Gold Pieces: 1796-1929, Three Dollar Gold Pieces: 1854-1889, Four Dollar Gold or Stella Pieces: 1879-1880, Half Eagles/$5, Gold Pieces: 1795-1929, Eagles/$10 Gold Pieces: 1795-1933 ,Double Eagles/$20 Gold Pieces: 1849-1907, Saint Gaudens Type: 1907-1933, California Gold, Pioneer Gold, Commemorative Gold

Type Coins
Half Cents: 1793-1857, Two Cent Pieces: 1864-1873, Silver Three Cent Pieces: 1851-1873, Nickel Three Cent Pieces: 1865-1889, Half Dimes: 1794-1873, Twenty Cent Pieces: 1875-1878

Cents
Flowing Hair: 1793, Liberty Cap: 1793, Draped Bust: 1793-1796, Classic Head: 1808-1814, Coronet Head: 1816-1857, Young Head: 1835-1857, Flying Eagle: 1856-1858,, Indian Head: 1859-1909, Lincoln/Wheat: 1909-1958

Nickels
Shield: 1866-1883, Liberty Head/”V”: 1883-1913, Buffalo: 1913-1938, War Time: 1942-1945

Dimes
Draped Bust: 1796-1807, Capped Bust: 1809-1837, Liberty Seated: 1837-1891, Barber/Liberty Head: 1892-1916, Mercury Head: 1916-1945, Roosevelt: 1946-1964

Quarters
Draped Bust/Small Eagle: 1796, Draped Bust/Heraldic Eagle: 1804-1807, Liberty Seated: 1838-1891, Barber/Liberty Head:1892-1916, Isabella Commemorative: 1893, Standing Liberty: 1916-1930, Washington: 1932-1964, Silver Commemoratives

Half Dollars
Flowing Hair: 1794-1795, Draped Bust/Small Eagle: 1796-1797, Draped Bust/Heraldic Eagle: 1801-1807, Capped Bust: 1807-1836, Liberty Seated: 1839-1891, Barber/Liberty Head: 1892-1915, Walking Liberty: 1916-1947, Franklin: 1948-1963, Kennedy: 1964-1970, Silver Commemoratives

Dollars
Flowing Hair: 1794-1795, Draped Bust/Small Eagle: 1795-1798, Draped Bust/Heraldic Eagle: 1798-1804, Liberty Seated: 1840-1873, Trade: 1873-1885, Lafayette: 1900, Morgan: 1878-1921, Peace: 1921-1935, Carson City Mint: 1878-1893, Silver Commemoratives

US Mint Products
Evanston Proof Sets: 1936-Present, Silver Proof Sets: 1992-Present, Silver Premier Sets: 1992-1998, Prestige Sets: 1983-1997, 5 Piece Quarter Proof Sets: 1999-Present, 5 Piece, Silver Quarter Proof Sets: 2004-Present, 4 Piece Presidential Proof Sets: 2007-Present, Mint Sets: 1947-Present, Special Mint Sets: 1965-1967, Souvenir Sets: 1982-1983, Modern Commemoratives: 1986-Present, Proof Silver Eagles: 1986-Present

Currency
Silver Certificates, Gold Certificates, National Bank Notes, $500 & $1,000 Bills, $5,000 & $10,000 Bills, Large Size Notes, Error Notes, Worldwide

Miscellaneous Items
Love Tokens, Civil War Tokens, Hard Times Tokens, So Called Dollars, Medals, Diamonds, Sell gold Scrap, Sell gold Jewelry, Scrap Jewelry, Pocket Watches, Wrist Watches, and More!

Directions via car from Chicago to Oakton Coin

Directions CTA from Chicago to Oakton Coin

Chicago Neighborhoods Served

Customers frequently visit Oakton Coins & Collectibles in Skokie from neighborhoods throughout Chicago when they want to sell coins, gold, silver, jewelry, and collectibles. Our numismatic experts regularly assist visitors from Albany Park, Andersonville, Arcadia Terrace, Avondale, Belmont Cragin, Budlong Woods, Dunning, Edgewater, Forest Glen, Galewood, Gold Coast, Graceland West, Hermosa, Hollywood Park, Irving Park, Jefferson Park, Kilbourn Park, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Square, Logan Square, Loop, Mayfair, Montclare, Near North Side, Near South Side, Near West Side, North Center, North Park, Norwood Park, O’Hare, Old Irving Park, Peterson Park, Portage Park, Ravenswood, River North, Rogers Park, Sauganash, Schorsch Village, South Loop, Streeterville, Ukrainian Village, Union Ridge, Uptown, West Loop, West Ridge, Wicker Park