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Alabama Numismatics

Alabama

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Alabama’s biggest coin show returns July 17–19, 2026 at the Bessemer Civic Center. Buy, sell, and trade coins, currency, bullion & more.

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Collector notes

Visiting a coin shop

A few notes before you walk into Alabama Numismatics in AL. These rotate daily. They are general collector etiquette from CDXList — not this shop’s house rules. When something is unclear, ask the person at the counter.

  1. When metals jump, the shop gets busier

    A sharp day in gold or silver fills the parking lot. Offers take longer. Lines get real. If you can wait a quieter day, you will get a better conversation. If you cannot, bring patience and a simple list of what you have.

  2. Bullion and collector coins are different conversations

    Melt moves with the market. A key date does not. Say what you think you have, then let them look. Mixing “it’s old so it must be rare” with a junk-silver bag slows everyone down. Sort in your mind: weight versus date.

  3. Be present when it is your turn

    Take the call outside. Pull the earbuds. The dealer is about to look at your coins or pull something you asked for. A face-to-face minute is worth more than a half-distracted twenty. If you need to text a spouse about a number, say so and step aside.

  4. Do not clean the coins

    Polish, dip, baking soda, and a toothbrush lower the value of most collectible coins. Leave dirt and toning alone. If you already cleaned something, say so. A dealer would rather hear the truth than discover it under a lamp.

  5. Do not ask them to come out to the car

    Bring the coins inside. A dealer should not leave the store to look at a trunk. It is a safety issue for them and for you. If the lot is heavy, make two trips or ask if they have a cart. The work happens at the counter.