1776 Continental Curency - Copper Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1776

Denomination

Colonials

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

Proposed National Issues (1776-1787)

Designer

Unknown (commonly attributed to Benjamin Franklin; possibly Elisha Gallaudet based on 'EG FECIT')

Composition

Copper

Weight

16g

Diameter

39mm

Edge

Plain

Description

A 1776 Continental Currency dollar struck in copper with the single-R "Curency" spelling. Copper strikings of Continental Currency dollars are extremely rare and may represent trial or pattern pieces. The copper provides excellent detail retention compared to softer pewter, and surviving examples often show sharp design elements.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Copper strikings are very scarce.

Cross References

Newman 1-B (copper); Whitman 8404

External References

🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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