Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion brings private, pressure-free evaluations directly to homes throughout Western Connecticut and the surrounding New York region. The company recently helped a customer discover two coins valued at $60,000
RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Fairfield County residents are getting organized for Fall and the holidays, many are also tackling long-overdue cleaning and organizing projects—and discovering forgotten coin collections, inherited jewelry and precious metals tucked away in drawers, safes and attics.
For Ridgefield resident and longtime collector Jay Goodman, those discoveries inspired the launch of Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion, a personalized -style business offering private, in-home evaluations of coin collections, jewelry, bullion, precious metals and estate collections throughout Fairfield County and surrounding communities in New York.
Founded in 2025, Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion was created to provide homeowners and families with an educational, convenient and pressure-free way to understand what their collections may be worth.
“People often inherit a collection or jewelry from a parent or grandparent and have no idea what they have,” said Goodman. “They may have questions about whether something is valuable, where it came from, or what their options are. My goal is to make the evaluation process comfortable, educational and completely pressure-free.”
Goodman recently met with a customer who had inherited a coin collection and uncovered two significant rarities: The 1907 High Relief Saint-Gaudens $20 gold coin, with only 12,367 struck, and a rare 1801 $10 Draped Bust gold coin were recently graded by PCGS at the ANA coin show in Pittsburgh. The coins received grades of MS64 and AU53, respectively, and are worth roughly $60,000 in their certified condition. Exceptional examples of these coins can be worth more than $1.2 million combined – showing how proper identification and preservation can make a life-changing difference in the value of an old coin collection.
Goodman’s passion for collecting and decades of experience in the coin and precious-metals market allow him to work with clients ranging from first-time sellers to experienced collectors. Evaluations can include individual coins as well as complete estate collections.
A Personalized Approach to Collectibles
Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion offers private, appointment-only consultations either in a client’s home or at a local meeting location. Professional testing equipment is used to authenticate precious metals and assist in evaluating items.
Services include evaluation, purchase and consultation for:
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium
U.S. and international coins
Rare and certified coins
Paper currency
Jewelry and scrap gold
Estate and inherited collections
Bullion
Collection acquisitions
The company’s process begins with a complimentary initial consultation and professional review of the items. Goodman explains the findings and current market values, answers questions, and discusses available options. There is never an obligation to sell.
“Education is a major part of what we do,” Goodman said. “I want people to understand what they have and why it may or may not have value so they can make their own informed decision about what to do next.”
Turning Forgotten Items into Informed Decisions
Goodman says inherited collections are among the items that frequently prompt homeowners to seek an evaluation. Families may have boxes of coins, jewelry or bullion that have been sitting untouched for years simply because they do not know where to begin.
For homeowners undertaking summer cleaning projects, Goodman encourages them not to automatically discard or sell items before having them properly examined.
“Before you clean, throw away or sell an old collection, take the time to find out what you’re actually holding,” Goodman said. “Something that looks ordinary can sometimes warrant a closer look.”
Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion serves clients throughout Fairfield and Litchfield counties, including Ridgefield, Redding, Weston, Wilton, Newtown and Danbury, as well as Westchester County and the Hudson Valley in New York. Remote evaluation and purchasing services are also available for clients nationwide.
Private appointments available by request.
All evaluations are informal market assessments intended for buying, selling or educational purposes. Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion does not provide written insurance, estate, tax or legal appraisals. Information provided is educational in nature and should not be construed as financial, investment or legal advice.
Media Contact: Merideth Fanning Gilmor, Modern Global Communications 917.860.5792 merideth.gilmor@me.com
About Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion
Founded in 2025 by Ridgefield, Connecticut resident and longtime collector Jay Goodman, Liberty Ridge Coins & Bullion provides trusted precious-metals and coin evaluation services to collectors, investors and families throughout Western Connecticut and the surrounding New York region.
The company’s mission is to help individuals and families understand the history, significance and potential value of their coins, jewelry and precious metals through honest guidance, expertise and personalized service.
