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Before 1776, various coins and tokens were issued under:
- Governmental authority or royal edict in colonies that later became U.S. states.
- 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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