~ 1776 Pewter Continental Dollar "Currency" NCS / NGC ~ The Most Historically Important US Coin Start Price USD 18,850.00 Current Price USD 18,850.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location NH See more about '~ 1776 Pewter Continental Dollar "Currency" NCS / NGC ~' Description Your browser does not support JavaScript. To view this page, enable JavaScript if it is disabled or upgrade your browser. Click Here. Double your traffic. Try Vendio Gallery Risk FREE!                                     Auction Title: ~ 1776 Pewter Continental Dollar "Currency" NCS / NGC ~ Starting Bid: $18,850 Description: This auction is for a 1776 Pewter Continental Dollar. This lovely example is Crosby P1, VIII, 16, Newman 2-C, Breen-1092 with the "Currency" spelling. The 1776 Continental Dollar is the only coin to combine the 1776 date with the impressive size of a silver dollar. Little is know of the exact purpose of these coins but they are believed to have been made by Elisha Gallaudet, a New Jersey engraver, with suggestions from the likes of Benjamin Franklin and David Rittenhouse (later, the first Director of the United States Mint). Patterns were struck in brass, tin, copper, and silver with quantities of circulating coins struck in pewter. The pewter had little intrinsic value but was still more solid than the paper used to make the Continental Currency Notes. It is believed that the coins were intended to be of the weight and composition to match the Spanish Silver 8 Reales coins then in circulation but the early United States Government was unable to secure a loan of silver. Today the 1776 Continental Dollar is a reminder of the struggles of the early US and any examples that have survived the past 231 years are eagerly sought by collectors. The lightly circulated example offered here has been certified AU50 Corroded by NCS. This coin has superb eye appeal with even gunmetal-gray surfaces and hints of original mint luster. This coin is less corroded than many NGC & PCGS coins we have seen and is among the best in overall eye appeal that we have handled. These 1776 Continental Dollars are consistent winners that seem to double in value every few years. This is a wonderful specimen, the likes of which would be difficult to beat for under $20K. Satisfaction is guaranteed.   Important Policies - Please Read Before Bidding General Information This item comes with a 3 day money back guarantee from the time you receive the package. Item must be returned in the original holder in the same condition as you received it. If you have any questions about any of our items please write, emails are checked regularly. Before bidding please make sure you have asked any and all questions. By bidding you are entering into a legal contract to complete the sale, so please only bid if you plan to make payment. Special Information for Our Paypal Clients: We accept paypal payments from customers with confirmed shipping addresses. If you do not have a confirmed shipping address please write first for approval. Feedback: We are one of the longest standing companies on eBay, registered since September 1998. Our feedback percentage of over 99.7% and 4.7 stars or higher out of 5 in every major category shows our commitment to customer service and puts us in the very top of eBay sellers. If ever there is a problem with your order please contact us right away so we can take care of it for you.   Shipping Information Items sent to US addresses generally arrive 1-2 weeks after cleared payment is received by us. Items going world wide generally take 2-4 weeks to arrive after we receive cleared payment. Please allow adequate time for your item to arrive. Win more than one item and get the special combined shipping rate. Back to Top   Place a Bid!