COLONIAL COINS (Table of Contents) - University of Notre Dame
An exhibit of over 250 coins of colonial and early America from wampum and Massachusetts silver to the provisional half disme of 1792. High-quality jpeg images are provided for each coin together with complete descriptions. In addition, there are extensive introductions to each type.
Prior to the establishment of the U.S. Mint in 1792, several of the original colonies and states made their own coins, or in some cases coins or tokens were made elsewhere (usually in Eng-land, Ireland or France) for use in the American colonies.
Introduction to Coins of Colonial and Early America
Introduction to Coins of Colonial and Early America. This site features an exhibit of more than 250 coins of colonial and early America from wampum and Massachusetts silver to the provisional half disme of 1792. High-quality jpeg images are provided for …
EARLY AMERICAN COLONIAL COINAGE - CoinSite
Dec 2, 2013 · Coins meant nothing to the native people, yet the Europeans found that they needed to trade with them in order to survive, particularly during winter. Whites soon adopted the native practice of exchanging wampum (small clamshells fashioned into beads) for food, animal skins and other necessities.
Beginner’s Guide – C4 | Colonial Coin Collectors Club
There are a number of ways to define American Colonial coins. First, you need to define the time frame. Are American Colonial coins all coins made before the year of independence 1776? Do they also include the confederation period of 1776 to 1788 or is it 1781-1789 when the Articles of Confederation were ratified and the Constitution became law.
Colonial Coins - Section Contents
From Coins of Colonial and Early America, an exhibit of over 250 items from Massachusetts silver to the provisional half disme of 1792. Features high-resolution images and detailed descriptions.
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Colonials - PCGS CoinFacts
Prior to 1792, everyday business was conducted using a motley accumulation of tokens, coins, medals and counterfeits issued by private individuals, private mints inside and outside of America, and official mints outside of America. These are known as Colonial Coins.
Collecting Colonial Coins | The Coin Resource Center Collecting …
Colonial coins have tremendous appeal to those interested in early American history. They are tangible artifacts of the very birth of the nation, and their variety, primitive appearance and historical significance offer the collector something not found in many later issues.
U.S. Colonial Coins Added to Extensive PCGS Price Guide
Dec 14, 2012 · United States colonial-era coins, from the early Massachusetts silver pieces of 1652 to private and regional issues produced in the early 19th century, have been added to the PCGS Price Guide (www.PCGS.com/prices), the Internet's most comprehensive reference for values of coins certified by Professional Coin Grading Service.