1776 Continental Currency EG FECIT - Silver 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

Silver

Weight

23g

Diameter

38mm

Edge

Plain

Description

A 1776 Continental Currency dollar struck in silver with the "EG FECIT" maker's mark. This combines the rarest striking metal (silver) with the attributed die bearing Elisha Gallaudet's mark, making it one of the most desirable Continental Currency combinations. Silver examples of EG FECIT dies are of the highest rarity and have brought extraordinary prices at auction.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Silver EG FECIT is among the most valuable Continental Currency varieties.

Cross References

Newman 4-E (silver); Whitman 8414

External References

🔗PCGS CoinFacts 🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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