Early Cents
Austin, Texas
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
- Address
- PO Box 41000, Austin, TX, 78704
- Phone
- (972) 310-9497
- Website
- earlycents.com/
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We are dedicated to providing you the best US copper coins available to add to your collection. If you are simply wanting to start a collection we have many key dates available in many different price ranges to get your collection started on the right path. We are always willing to share our knowledge and better educate our clients in selecting the best items available.
Upcoming coin shows 2
Shows this dealer plans to attend. Tags are what they plan to bring — not a promise of stock.
- Austin Airport Coin & Currency Show AttendingNov 20, 2026 · Austin, TX
- Houston Money Show of the Southwest AttendingJan 15, 2027 · Conroe, TX
Collector notes
Visiting a coin shop
A few notes before you walk into Early Cents in Austin, TX. 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.
Do not assume every shop takes a credit card
Many do. Some do not. Some take cards on retail and prefer another method when they are buying from you. None of that is a trick. Ask, “Do you take cards?” before you empty your wallet. If they say no, that is an answer, not a negotiation.
Tell them if a coin is damaged, cleaned, or already graded
Hiding a problem wastes time and trust. “This one was cleaned” or “this already came back from PCGS” is useful. Dealers would rather adjust than feel tricked. Honesty on the small things makes the rest of the visit easier.
Bring identification on a larger visit
A license in the car does not help at the counter. If you might sell, buy something expensive, or move cash, bring ID in with you. It speeds things up and avoids an awkward pause after you already agreed.
Insurance and probate need different paperwork
If a lawyer, an executor, or an insurer sent you, say so. Bring what papers you have. The shop may not be the appraiser you need, and they will tell you. That honesty is useful. It is better than leaving with the wrong kind of number.
What is in the case today may be gone tomorrow
Coin shops turn inventory. A picture from last month is not a hold. If you want a date or a grade, call or start a want list. Showing up and hoping the exact piece is still there is how people get disappointed.
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