Ardie's Coins

A family-run Billings coin shop with a business history dating to 1993; large appraisals require appointments.

A family counter for a developing collection

Ardie's Coins describes a family-owned business run by Ardie and his son in Billings. The shop lists collectible coins alongside precious-metal buying and selling, with services for both collectors and people bringing items to sell.

A useful starting point is a short want list with a reason beside each entry. Perhaps you need an affordable example of a design, a missing date, or a replacement for a worn coin. Knowing which goal matters most makes it easier to compare alternatives without letting an empty album space dictate the purchase.

Source: family business and history

Billings business roots in 1993

The operator dates the coin shop's Billings history to 1993. That business milestone is separate from the collecting experience of the family members. The published account does not establish when the exact Grand Avenue premises opened.

Source: family business and history

Choose between a date and a condition

The collector page names pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, gold bullion bars and American Eagle silver dollars, alongside Presidential dollars and rare coins across condition levels. These are topics to ask about, not a current inventory promise.

If two coins fit your list, ask which differences explain the price gap and which are visible without magnification. Decide whether date, surface quality or overall appearance matters most to you. Record any uncertainties before buying, especially if a coin is being considered for an upgrade rather than a new collecting direction.

Source: collector-coin categories

Book time for a substantial appraisal

The shop is at 1944 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT 59102; telephone 406-656-8777. Large appraisals require appointments. Smaller lots can be brought without one, but same-day help is not guaranteed. Appraisal charges are hourly and depend on the lot size, so describe the collection and ask about fees when arranging the visit.

Source: contact and storefront · appraisal arrangements

Take a short list

Three questions for the counter

Which features account for the price difference between these two examples of the same type?
If the exact date is unavailable, which alternatives would still fit my collecting goal?
Does this lot require an appraisal appointment, and how will the hourly charge be estimated?

Sources & review notes

Confirm stock, visit arrangements and transaction terms directly. Inclusion is not an endorsement or a guarantee of pricing, authenticity or service.

Ardie's Coins: family business and history (opens a new tab)
Operator reports a family-owned Billings coin shop operating since 1993, run by Ardie and his son; describes collectible coins and precious-metal trading.
The business-history date does not establish when the current premises opened.
Ardie's Coins: collector-coin categories (opens a new tab)
Collector categories include pre-1933 U.S. gold coins, gold bullion bars, American Eagle silver dollars and Presidential dollars; operator invites browsing and enquiries for particular coins.
Ask about individual coins before travelling; the category list is not a live stock guarantee.
Ardie's Coins: contact and storefront (opens a new tab)
1944 Grand Avenue, Billings, MT 59102; 406-656-8777. Operator invites customers to visit its coin shop.
Confirm current hours and arrangements before a special trip.
Ardie's Coins: appraisal arrangements (opens a new tab)
Large appraisals require appointments. Smaller lots do not require appointments, but same-day assistance is not guaranteed without one. Appraisal fees are hourly and vary by lot size.
Book large appraisals and ask about the expected fee before bringing a collection.

No current prices, stock feed or live opening status is provided. History is operator-reported; this is not a first-hand shop review.