Early Modern Coins

Renaissance through colonial era coinage, 1500–1800

2,372 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
½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent"
½ Cent "Draped Bust - Half Cent"
United States
1800–1808
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
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
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
1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" (Heraldic eagle)
1 Dime "Draped Bust Dime" (Heraldic eagle)
United States
1798–1807Melt: $6.09
1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)
1 Dollar "Draped Bust Dollar" (Heraldic eagle)
United States
1798–1804Melt: $60.80
½ Penny (Middlesex - London / W. Waterhouse)
½ Penny (Middlesex - London / W. Waterhouse)
United Kingdom
1798–1800
1 Shilling (Angusshire - Dundee / J. Wright)
1 Shilling (Angusshire - Dundee / J. Wright)
United Kingdom
1798
1 Guinea - George III (Pattern)
1 Guinea - George III (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1798
1 Farthing (Perth - Monks Tower)
1 Farthing (Perth - Monks Tower)
United Kingdom
1798
1 Farthing - George III (Pattern)
1 Farthing - George III (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1798
1 Dollar - George III (Pattern)
1 Dollar - George III (Pattern)
United Kingdom
1798
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
United Kingdom
1797
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
United Kingdom
1797
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
United Kingdom
1797
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
½ Penny (Warwickshire - Coventry / Kempson's)
United Kingdom
1797

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 2,372 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.