The Post-1776 States Coinage includes purely American coins, minted between 1785 and 1788 in the newly formed states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. These early coins were primarily copper, created to address the need for small-denomination currency, except for the rare Brasher Half Doubloon and Doubloon, which were struck in gold.

Key Post-1776 State Coinage

Connecticut Coppers (1785–1788)

The Post-1776 States Coinage includes purely American coins, minted between 1785 and 1788 in the newly formed states of Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. These early coins were primarily copper, created to address the need for small-denomination currency, except for the rare Brasher Half Doubloon and Doubloon, which were struck in gold.

Key Post-1776 State Coinage

Connecticut Coppers (1785–1788)

• Minted for four years, featuring hundreds of die varieties, including overdates and minting errors.
• Some varieties are unique or extremely rare, while others are widely available, making this series appealing to both beginner and advanced collectors.

Brasher Doubloons & Half Doubloon (New York, 1787)

• Created by Ephraim Brasher, a renowned New York goldsmith.
• Features the "EB" punch, also seen on foreign gold coins regulated by Brasher.
• Includes the unique Half Doubloon (housed in the Smithsonian Institution) and the very rare Brasher Doubloon, one of the most valuable U.S. coins.

New York Copper Coins (1787)

• A diverse range of design types, with some so rare that experts consider them pattern coins.

New Jersey Coppers (1786–1788)

• Features the horse’s head and plow design, taken from the New Jersey state seal.
• Includes both common and rare die varieties, appealing to numismatists and investors.

Vermont Coppers (1785–1788)

• Features both landscape and bust designs, reflecting Vermont’s status as an independent republic before becoming the 14th U.S. state.
• Some varieties combine a Connecticut obverse with a Vermont reverse, showing the relationship between coin producers in the region.

Historical & Collectible Significance

• Some of the earliest U.S. state coinage, issued before the establishment of a federal mint.
• Rare varieties and historical significance make these coins highly sought-after by collectors.
• Gold Brasher Doubloons are among the most valuable U.S. coins ever produced.

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