US Colonial coin
In 1792, America as a sovereign nation
started to issue its own coins. Before, various coins were manufactured mainly
in England and shipped to
the United States.
For instance, in 1773, coins for Virginia
were made and distributed to that colony.
The currency in circulation at the
time includes a mix of coins, tokens, counterfeits, and medals, which were used
in everyday business transactions. In the 1790s, there were several issues
relating to George Washington. In 1792, there were Pattern Coins, and in the
succeeding years, America
issued copper coins, silver coins, and gold coins. These are collectively
called colonial coins--issued by private and official mints inside and outside America.
