In the formative years of the American colonies, coinage played a minimal role in everyday transactions. Instead, colonists relied on barter, exchanging goods such as tobacco, fish, grain, and animal pelts to meet their needs. Practical items like musket balls and gunpowder also served as currency in this cash-poor environment.

As colonies matured and international trade increased, the influx of foreign coinage from Britain, France, and Spain became more common. These coins supplemented local economies, but inconsistencies in availability and value led to increasing calls for localized currency. In response, some colonies took the initiative to mint their own coins or commissioned overseas mints to produce them.

Today, colonial coins are valued both historically and monetarily. Depending on condition and rarity, they can be worth from a few dollars to many thousands. We welcome the opportunity to evaluate and purchase colonial coins of any variety or condition.