Floyd County was formed in 1832 from Cherokee County and named for General Charles Floyd, a Georgia military officer who served in the War of 1812. Rome, the county seat, was founded in 1834 at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers, which join to form the Coosa River, and the city's founders named it after the Italian capital because of its seven hills and three rivers. The earliest coins to circulate in Rome were Capped Bust and Seated Liberty pieces brought by the merchants and settlers who established the city's commercial district, and the obsolete banknotes issued by Georgia's antebellum banks served as the primary paper currency before the Civil War transformed the region's financial landscape.
The First National Bank of Rome was among the most significant financial institutions in Northwest Georgia and issued national bank notes that are actively collected by currency specialists today. Rome's position at the confluence of three rivers made it a natural commercial hub, and the city developed a substantial banking and industrial sector during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The families who managed Rome's banks, mills, and commercial enterprises accumulated pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins in quantities that still surface in Floyd County estate sales. Berry College, founded in 1902 by Martha Berry on the outskirts of Rome, brought educational prestige to the region and attracted professional families whose estates now surface with collections accumulated over multiple generations.
Rome's industrial heritage includes iron and textile manufacturing that brought prosperity to Floyd County through the early 20th century. The city's commercial banks issued national bank notes during the National Banking Era, and these notes from Rome institutions are among the most sought-after by Georgia currency collectors. The mountain tradition of keeping hard money outside the banking system was strong in Floyd County, and the pre-1933 gold coins and pre-1964 silver coins saved by farming and industrial families still surface regularly in estate sales throughout the county.
Today, Rome is a vibrant regional center with a strong medical, educational, and commercial economy, and Floyd County continues to attract retirees and families drawn by the quality of life. When Floyd County estate collections surface, Clemson Coins in Pendleton is the buyer that estate attorneys and families trust. We are the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the region, and the approximately 1 hour 50 minute drive from Rome via I-85 South then I-20 West then US-411 makes us the most credentialed serious coin buyer accessible to Floyd County. Clemson Coins Pays The Most, ALWAYS!
Clemson Coins and Currency is a trusted place to buy and sell gold near Rome, 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 Rome, GA, sell gold near Rome, 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 Rome, Cartersville, Calhoun, Canton, Dalton, Atlanta, Anderson SC, Pendleton SC and surrounding Northwest Georgia and Upstate South Carolina communities. We are the only regional dealer holding all these Vetted memberships with CCE · CDHCD · CDNX · 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 national bank note from Rome, a 1916-D Mercury Dime, or a 1909-S VDB Lincoln Cent 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. Floyd County industrial and banking estates regularly surface these from the prosperous early 20th century.
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 Northwest Georgia buyers miss entirely.
Large-size notes, silver certificates, gold certificates, Confederate currency, obsolete banknotes, and Floyd County national bank notes including First National Bank of Rome issues.
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. Floyd 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 Floyd County, Clemson Coins actively purchases pre-1933 gold coins, pre-1964 silver coinage, national bank notes from Floyd 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 Floyd 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.
Floyd County has a rich numismatic heritage rooted in the banking and industrial history of Rome, the City of Seven Hills. The First National Bank of Rome and other institutions issued national bank notes that are among the most sought-after by Georgia currency collectors. Sellers from Rome, Chatsworth, Cartersville, Calhoun, and Dalton make the drive to Pendleton because the difference in what they receive is real and significant. Floyd County estate attorneys regularly refer clients to us when a collection needs a buyer with the expertise to identify rare coins and pay what they are actually worth.
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 Rome to Pendleton has left with more money than they were offered locally.
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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"
william whaley
Local Guide · 17 reviews · 14 photos · 24 hours ago
"Great shop!! First trip today and found a ton of stuff at great prices."
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!"
Nina Fedoropen
5 reviews · 0 photos · 11 hours ago
"My husband and I came in today with several coins, silver, and jewelry. Joe was very helpful and knowledgeable, looked through everything and gave us a very fair deal. We will definitely be back in the future. Great experience!"
Alex
2 reviews · 1 month ago
"Very nice clean store. Everything is displayed very orderly. Mr. Joe is a very good negotiator and we ended with a fair deal for both parties. Will definitely be back."
Edgar Jones
Local Guide · 58 reviews · 19 photos · 2 months ago
"Great experience. Gave me a great deal and was a pleasure to talk to."
Mathieu Chartier
1 review · 1 month ago
"Joes paid me more than I wanted!"
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 50 minutes from Rome via I-85 South then I-20 West then US-411. We are the most credentialed coin buyer in the region and the only PCGS, NGC, PMG, and CACG authorized dealer in the Upstate. Sellers from Rome, Floyd County, and the surrounding Northwest Georgia communities make the drive regularly because the difference in what they receive is significant.
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. Floyd County estate collections from the banking and industrial heritage often include national bank notes from the First National Bank of Rome and pre-1933 gold coins accumulated over multiple generations.
Walk into Clemson Coins in Pendleton during business hours: no appointment needed. Take I-85 South then I-20 West then US-411 toward Rome. We evaluate your coins on the spot, make a fair offer based on current market prices, and pay you immediately in cash or check.
Most buyers in the Rome 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. National bank notes from Rome institutions, key date coins, and certified coins all receive the premiums they deserve.
Coin shows in the Northwest Georgia 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.
Clemson Coins is approximately 1 hour 50 minutes from Rome via I-85 South then I-20 West then US-411. Customers from Rome and Floyd County make the drive regularly because the prices we pay are simply better than anything available locally.
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