Rare coins.
Real history.
Expertly curated.
World Coins South FL is owned by Matthew Tavory - a former NGC grader, NGC & APMEX authorized dealer, and curator of The Knapton Collection of shipwreck coins.
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AD 67–68 Judaea · AR Shekel (Year 3)
Struck by Judean rebels during the war that ended in the destruction of the Second Temple - chalice obverse, three pomegranates reverse.
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1 of 4 knownThe Greenock Drapers' Society "4/6" countermark on a Spanish colonial 8 Reales - one of only four recorded, with two impounded in museums and the Cokayne piece lost since the 1950s.
NGC VF-30Guadeloupe 9 Livres of the British occupation - a crowned "G" countermarked and lozenge-holed 1807 Mo TH Mexico 8 Reales, certified NGC VF-30 (KM-25).
Fewer than 7 knownCast lead 10 Pesos Oro struck by Augusto Sandino's rebels from a looted water pipe at the San Albino gold mine - fewer than seven known.
NGC XF-45Thaler of Sigismund Báthory, Prince of Transylvania, struck during the lead-up to the Long Turkish War.
A lifetime devoted to the coins of history.
I'm Matthew Tavory - a former grader at NGC, the world's largest third-party coin grading service. After years authenticating thousands of coins under the loupe, I founded World Coins South FL to bring that institutional-grade expertise directly to collectors.
I deal in everything from ancient Greek and Roman issues to shipwreck cobs, modern world rarities, and U.S. classics. Every piece I sell has been authenticated, attributed, and chosen for the same reason I'd add it to my own holdings.
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Services for collectors.
Buying & Selling
Curated inventory of ancient, world, and shipwreck coins - always NGC or PCGS certified when graded.
Authentication & Grading Advice
Pre-submission consultation drawing on years inside NGC's grading room.
Collection Building
Helping clients assemble world-class focused collections - including esoteric specialties like shipwreck numismatics.
The Knapton Collection
Over 300+ NGC-certified shipwreck coins from the most storied wrecks in maritime history - Spanish treasure galleons, pirate vessels, and WWI naval losses. The most complete, esoteric, shipwreck collection ever curated.
Explore the Collection →A few of the finest coins I've handled.
What collectors are saying.
"Matt went from dealer to friend very quickly. High degree of integrity, an exceptional historian, and a walking library on all things world coins — especially shipwrecks, which is meaningful to me as I work to collect one coin from every known shipwreck. Could not recommend him more highly."
"I have never been a confident buyer of coins — so many unscrupulous people with fakes or overcharging. When you buy from Matthew, you not only get a great coin, you get your confidence back. Fair prices, goes the extra mile, and the history he shares with each coin is what I value most. A genuine gentleman of the business. 5 stars all around."
"After several purchases from Matthew at World Coins South Florida and several shipwreck items submitted to NGC through him, I can honestly say he is the most knowledgeable individual I have ever met regarding shipwreck coins and their certifications. Reasonable prices, friendly and responsive, and through his connections he has supplied some of the rarest shipwreck designs I have seen. Highly recommend him — one of the best at what he does."
"For a hobby as unique as shipwreck coins, you need someone equally unique and well-rounded in the numismatic world. Matthew Tavory is one of the most honest and well-rounded guys in the industry — focused on keeping clients for the long haul, giving collectors fair deals to keep building, not squeezing the most out of every item. He keeps inventory moving, so there's always something fresh and sometimes one-of-a-kind rarities you never see come to market. Over the last 4 years Matthew has hooked me up with roughly 40–50 shipwreck coins from various sites, all NGC encased and certified. Can't recommend him enough."
"Sold a small inheritance group through Matthew. Honest valuations, no pressure, and I got more than two other dealers offered."
"Best dealer I've worked with at FUN. Knowledgeable, patient, and willing to actually talk about the coins instead of just the price."
"Bought a Roman aureus that I'd been hunting for years. Matthew found it, authenticated it, and made the whole transaction effortless."
"Top tier inventory and one of the most trustworthy people in the hobby. Highly recommended."
"Matt went from dealer to friend very quickly. High degree of integrity, an exceptional historian, and a walking library on all things world coins — especially shipwrecks, which is meaningful to me as I work to collect one coin from every known shipwreck. Could not recommend him more highly."
"I have never been a confident buyer of coins — so many unscrupulous people with fakes or overcharging. When you buy from Matthew, you not only get a great coin, you get your confidence back. Fair prices, goes the extra mile, and the history he shares with each coin is what I value most. A genuine gentleman of the business. 5 stars all around."
"After several purchases from Matthew at World Coins South Florida and several shipwreck items submitted to NGC through him, I can honestly say he is the most knowledgeable individual I have ever met regarding shipwreck coins and their certifications. Reasonable prices, friendly and responsive, and through his connections he has supplied some of the rarest shipwreck designs I have seen. Highly recommend him — one of the best at what he does."
"For a hobby as unique as shipwreck coins, you need someone equally unique and well-rounded in the numismatic world. Matthew Tavory is one of the most honest and well-rounded guys in the industry — focused on keeping clients for the long haul, giving collectors fair deals to keep building, not squeezing the most out of every item. He keeps inventory moving, so there's always something fresh and sometimes one-of-a-kind rarities you never see come to market. Over the last 4 years Matthew has hooked me up with roughly 40–50 shipwreck coins from various sites, all NGC encased and certified. Can't recommend him enough."
"Sold a small inheritance group through Matthew. Honest valuations, no pressure, and I got more than two other dealers offered."
"Best dealer I've worked with at FUN. Knowledgeable, patient, and willing to actually talk about the coins instead of just the price."
"Bought a Roman aureus that I'd been hunting for years. Matthew found it, authenticated it, and made the whole transaction effortless."
"Top tier inventory and one of the most trustworthy people in the hobby. Highly recommended."
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