Bullion Coins
Territorial

Colonials

Obverse of New England Shilling
Reverse of New England Shilling
About Colonials

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Massachusetts silver types
Massachusetts silver types
Massachusetts Silver Coins (1652-1662)
Pre-1776 States Coinage (1652-1774)
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Pre-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1616-1766)
French Colonial coin types
French Colonial coin types
French Colonies (1670-1767)
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Post-1776 States Coinage (1776-1788)
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Post-1776 Private and Regional Issues (1778-1820)
Proposed National Issues (1776-1787)
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Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Obverse of Libertas Americana Medal
Reverse of Libertas Americana Medal
Libertas Americana Medals (1781)
Colonial Restrikes and Fantasies (0 to Date)
Regulated Gold (1725-1825)

Ron Guth: A distinguishing characteristic of a sovereign nation is the right to issue its own coins. America began exercising that right in 1792 by issuing Pattern Coins, in 1793 by issuing copper coins, in 1794 by issuing silver coins, and in 1795 by issuing gold coins. 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.