Episode
Pawn Stars: Some Serious Coinage
Overview
The first American coin ever made has Rick thinking this is a sale that was mint to be - but it'll cost him a serious chunk of change. Corey and Chum see a future for an antique "Jetsons" cartoon lunchbox that zooms across their counter. Can they draw on their negotiating skills and make a deal? A hood ornament from an Austrian automaker pulls into the shop, but will it drive Rick to make an offer? Later, Rick gets some self-help, medieval style, from an ancient Latin book.
Details
- Series
- Pawn Stars
- Season
- Season 15
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2018-01-29
- Runtime
- 21 min
Episode context
Some Serious Coinage is Episode 16 in Season 15 of Pawn Stars. It aired on 2018-01-29. The runtime is 21 min.
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Episode 15: Can't Pawn Me Love
Rick travels to an art gallery in the Venetian Hotel to see some monstrously expensive illustrations from the classic children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." Back at the shop, a collection of ultra-rare Beatles vinyl records sends Chum across the universe. Can he work it out with the seller, or will he decide to let it be? Chum warms his buns with an antique hot dog bun warmer, while Rick is frank about an electric hot dog cooker. Later, Rick and Chum can only hope to force the sale of a Princess Leia action figure signed by the late Carrie Fisher.
Episode 17: Ultimate Fighting Pawn
A seller brings in an antique high wheel bike that's off the chain. Will Rick think these wheels are a steal, or will he tire of this bike? Chum gets the sharp end of the stick when he sells one of Rick's prized Japanese katanas to UFC President Dana White. Rick leaves the pawn shop to score a gorgeously-restored grand piano from the 1800s. Will it hit all the right notes, or will he Bach out of the sale? Later, Rick jams out to an original Walkman cassette player. Will he fast forward to a sale, or hit the pause button?
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Episode 14: Series Rings and Rap Kings
The Gold & Silver is brushed with a stroke of luck when an original Marc Chagall painting draws Rick's attention. Will he master this piece, or will he gloss over it? Later, Rick takes a swing at buying a Boston Red Sox World Series ring. Can he strike a deal, or will he strike out? Corey goes crazy for a first edition of Ken Kesey's novel, "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." When the BMW that legendary rapper Tupac was shot in rolls up, all eyes are on Rick and Chum. Will they drive this deal home, or decide to steer clear?
Episode 18: The Happiest Place to Pawn
Rick and Corey are inspired by an anti-war speech signed by Dr. Martin Luther King. Will they "sit in" or sit this one out? A remote-controlled miniature version of a boat from Disney's Jungle Cruise ride has Rick and Chum navigating a tough deal. Rick pins his hopes on a German "Blue Max" medal from WWI, but can he honor the seller's high asking price? Later, in an interesting development, an antique Nikon camera from the 1950s makes a flashy appearance. Will Chum snap it up or shutter himself off?
Episode 13: Revolutionary Rick!
Rick celebrates the 500th episode of Pawn Stars by spending some capital in our nation's capital. First up is a set of silver spoons made by American patriot Paul Revere. Can Rick cut a deal for this cutlery? Meanwhile, back at the Gold & Silver, things get lit when a talking candle prop from "H.R. Pufnstuf" fires things up. Later, a flamingo given away at the opening of the 1946 Las Vegas' Pink Flamingo Hotel flies in. Will Corey swoop in to peck it up? Finally, back in D.C., Rick gets his hands on two items worth millions of dollars that belonged to THE American forefather, George Washington.
Episode 19: President's Day Sale
Rick tries to snap up an autographed card of President Abraham Lincoln that he can't picture himself without. Corey and Chum think about offering big bills for a golf driver shaft designed for President Bill Clinton, until they're fore-warned he may not have used it. Rick checks out a personal check signed by President James Madison that bounces into the shop, but will it clear his reservations? Later, a patent model for an American flag press has Rick seeing stars and stripes, but will he pledge to buy it?
Episode 12: The Devil Went Down to Vegas
The Pawn Stars dive right in with a folding bike used by paratroopers during WWII. Will they stick the landing or collapse under pressure? An antique German clock winds up in front of Corey. Will he chime in with a good offer? A fiddle signed by "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" singer Charlie Daniels puts Rick in a bind, 'cause he's way behind - is he willing to make a deal? Later, Rick tries to dig himself out of a hole when an old miner's self-rescuer falls into the store.
Episode 20: Fully Vested
The Pawn Stars start off with a bang when a beautiful pair of 18th century breech-loading pistols breach the shop. Will these guns hit the bullseye or will they misfire? Things get heavy when a seller brings in a paperweight made by renowned glass artist Paul Stankard. A vest made to hold the 14 harmonicas of Blues Traveler frontman John Popper is music to Chum's ears; Popper himself even pops into the shop to give Chum a harmonica lesson.
Episode 11: Top Rope, Bottom Dollar
Rick and Chum thumb through an ancient tome that was believed to hold the secret for turning metals into gold. Will the two band together to buy this banned book? A costume signed by "Macho Man" Randy Savage leaves Corey and Chum wrestling with a tough decision. A half dollar that was supposedly pierced by sharpshooter Annie Oakley finds itself in Rick's crosshairs, but this shot is anything but cheap. Later, a fancy French gunpowder flask leaves Rick locked and loaded - but will he actually pull the trigger on this sale?
Episode 21: A Killer Cap
A top hat and pistol that once belonged to a "Jack the Ripper" suspect are two items that Rick would kill to have. Corey works overtime to get his hands on a 1920s time clock. Will he strike a bargain or wind up ticked off? The creator of the board game "Face to Face" wants to sell the rights to the game along with his stockpile of celebrity signatures, but Rick and Chum need to make sure these faces have some value. Later, a garden gnome stained glass lamp lights up the pawn shop, but will Chum come up short in negotiation?
Episode 10: Pawnie and Clyde
A set of illustrations from Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" prompt Chum to make a sketchy deal that draws lots of attention. Flashy door handles from one of Las Vegas' first casinos has Rick feeling like he won the jackpot. Handwritten memoirs from a member of Bonnie & Clyde's gang are so unique it's criminal. Are they a steal, or is this seller committing highway robbery? An original version of The Game of Life leaves Rick and Corey anything but board. Rick hits the mother lode when a device used for gold mining strikes up an interesting prospect, but this pan might be too much for him to handle.
Episode 22: Blades of Deal
Rick drives up to a 1984 Ferrari 308 that he hopes to drive off with. Can he accelerate a deal, or will the high asking price throttle negotiations? Corey is all ears when a seller brings in a phone-operated music player from the 1930s. Rick throws his hat into the ring for a cowboy hat owned by Larry Hagman of the TV shows "Dallas" and "I Dream of Jeannie." Later, a Vegas Golden Knights hockey jersey signed by goalie Marc-André Fleury gets an icy reception from Chum and Rick - until Fleury himself skates in to tell them whether it's authentic.