A Project of the Robert H. Gore, Jr. Numismatic Endowment
University of Notre Dame, Department of Special Collections

by Louis Jordan

Images Coordinated by

James C. Spilman and the Colonial Newsletter Foundation

Frequently Asked Questions on Early American Coins and Medals

General Collector Information

Price Guide - For a price listing of the retail value for colonial coins, see:
R.S. Yeoman, A Guide Book of United States Coins, annual publication, 53 edition in 2000, Golden Books: Racine, WI.

What are some basic books on early American coins?

How does one grade colonial coins?

Authentication and grading services for colonial coins.

How can I preserve my colonial coins and currency?

Information on the Colonial Coin Collector's Club (C4) and The Colonial Newsletter (CNL).

What are the names of some dealers who purchase and sell colonial coins and currency?

Who are some dealers specializing in early Spanish American coinage?

I uncovered some colonial coins while metal detecting - Where should I report my finds?

General Historical Information

How were coins made in early America?

What is a Witch piece?

What's the origin of the Eye of Providence design on the modern US one dollar bill?

What was the purchasing power of money in colonial times?

What was the purchasing power of money during the Revolutionary War?

What is it worth?

For a price listing of the retail value for colonial coins, see R.S. Yeoman, A Guide Book of United States Coins, annual publication, 53 edition in 2000, Golden Books: Racine, WI.

What's the value of 17th or 18th century foreign coins?

What's the value of Spanish and Spanish American silver (milled portrait) coins from the 1770's-1820's?

I have a British coin. What's it's value?

I have a British token. Where can I find the value of this coin?

I have a Willow Tree Shilling. What's its history and value?

I have an Oak Tree Shilling. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have a Pine Tree Shilling. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have an Elephan token with GOD PRESERVE NEW ENGLAND on the reverse. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have a Spanish American dollar. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have a Higley copper. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have an example of Hogge money. What's the history and value of this coin?

I have a Continental dollar. What's the history and value of this coin?