Colonial & Pre-Federal
Before the establishment of the United States Mint in 1792, a wide variety of coinage circulated in the American colonies. This included foreign silver (primarily Spanish milled dollars), local state issues (such as Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Jersey coppers), and private tokens shipped from Europe. These historic pieces represent the economic foundation of early America.
Browse all Colonial & Pre-Federal →Rarity & Key Dates
Colonial issues are almost all scarce to rare, especially in high grades. Key pieces include the Massachusetts silver Shilling (NE, Pine Tree, Oak Tree), the fugio cent of 1787 (the first coin authorized by the U.S. government), and various state copper issues.
Grading Guidelines
Colonial coins are often weakly or crudely struck on imperfect planchets. Grading focuses on the amount of honest wear remaining rather than strike flaws. Graders check the surfaces for corrosion, planchet defects, and post-mint damage.
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