Collection: Pre-1776 States Coinage (1652 - 1774)

Before 1776, various coins and tokens were issued under:

1. Governmental authority or royal edict in colonies that later became U.S. states.
2. Private minters or foreign governments for regional circulation.

Key Pre-1776 Colonial Coins

Maryland Coins (1658–1659 & Later)

• Privately issued by Cecil Calvert, 2nd Lord Baltimore.
• Among the earliest coins associated with an American colony.

New Jersey "St. Patrick" Coins

• Struck overseas and brought to America by Mark Newby.
• Feature a brass splasher to make the king's crown appear golden.

Virginia Coins (1760s–1770s)

• Bear a portrait of British King George III.
• Relatively common today due to a hoard of 2,200+ Uncirculated pieces found in the late 19th century by Col. Mendes Cohen.

Historical & Collectible Significance

• Some of the earliest American coinage, predating U.S. independence.
• Rare varieties and limited mintage make them highly collectible.
• Unique historical ties to colonial commerce and British rule.

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