Early Modern Coins

Renaissance through colonial era coinage, 1500–1800

2,819 coins from 1500 to 1800

Token - ½ Penny - Christ's Hospital (Middlesex)
Token - ½ Penny - Christ's Hospital (Middlesex)
United Kingdom
1800
Hard Times Token - 1839 W. Scott (Pittsburgh, PA; Counterstamped on a Mexico 1800 2 Reales)
Hard Times Token - 1839 W. Scott (Pittsburgh, PA; Counterstamped on a Mexico 1800 2 Reales)
United States
1800
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Baht Tamlueng
Thailand
1800–1900Melt: $34.40
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Ticino Lira
Switzerland
1800–1850
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Zug Gulden
Switzerland
1800–1848Melt: $56.62
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Vaud Sol
Switzerland
1800–1848Melt: $0.08
Vaud Batzen
Vaud Batzen
Switzerland
1800–1848~$140.00
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Unterwalden Groschen
Switzerland
1800–1848Melt: $5.73
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Lucerne Angelot
Switzerland
1800–1848
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Appenzell Taler
Switzerland
1800–1848Melt: $58.58
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Aargau Kreuzer
Switzerland
1800–1848Melt: $0.03
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Gelderland Brass Token
Netherlands
1800–1810
½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent"
½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent"
United States
1800–1808~$102.00
½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)
½ Dime "Draped Bust Half Dime" (Heraldic eagle)
United States
1800–1805
1 Farthing (Middlesex - May Peace Be Established)
1 Farthing (Middlesex - May Peace Be Established)
United Kingdom
1800
⅓ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
⅓ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
Anhalt-Bernburg
1799
⅔ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
⅔ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
Anhalt-Bernburg
1799
⅙ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
⅙ Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
Anhalt-Bernburg
1799
½ Penny - George III (Pattern)
½ Penny - George III (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1799~$188.58
½ Penny - George III (3rd issue)
½ Penny - George III (3rd issue)
United Kingdom
1799~$339.16
½ Penny - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
½ Penny - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
United Kingdom
1799
½ Penny (Angusshire - Montrose / Lunatic Hospital)
½ Penny (Angusshire - Montrose / Lunatic Hospital)
United Kingdom
1799
½ Dollar - George III (Type I countermarked; oval)
½ Dollar - George III (Type I countermarked; oval)
United Kingdom
1799
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Sicilian Grana
Italy
1799–1816Melt: $0.02
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue)
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue)
United Kingdom
1799
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
United Kingdom
1799
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
1 Farthing - George III (3rd issue; Proof)
United Kingdom
1799
1⁄12 Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
1⁄12 Thaler - Alexius Frederick Christian
Anhalt-Bernburg
1799
½ Penny (Hampshire - West Cowes / Thomas Ayrton)
½ Penny (Hampshire - West Cowes / Thomas Ayrton)
United Kingdom
1798
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Uri Kreuzer
Switzerland
1798–1848Melt: $0.03

Collecting Early Modern Coins

The Early Modern era (1500 to 1800) produced some of the most fascinating coins in numismatic history. Coins from this period reflect the technological capabilities, artistic movements, and political realities of their time. Our encyclopedia currently indexes 2,819 coins minted during this era, spanning multiple countries and denominations.

When collecting coins from the Early Modern period, condition and authenticity are paramount concerns. Many coins from this era have survived in limited quantities, making them highly sought after by numismatists. Metal composition, mint marks, and die varieties all play crucial roles in determining a coin's value and collectibility. Use our detailed specifications and melt value calculations to evaluate coins from this fascinating period of monetary history.