What coins were issued as 1776 currency?

Answer by  ttownbeast (341)

During the revolution few coins were in circulation other than schillings. The colonies were forced to adopt paper currency as promissory notes either for schillings or Spanish Milled Dollar coins.

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

There were no US coins issued as US currency in 1776. There were colonial coins though that were issued of various denominations.

Answer by  LeenaNair (43)

Other than schillings few coins were in circulation during the revolution time.The colonies were forced to adopt paper currencies as promissory notes.

Answer by  kkaran (9)

Composition : 91.67:% Cu 8.33% NiComposition : 91.67:% Cu 8.33% Ni Value : 0.10 u.S Dollar Mass : 2.268 gms Diameter : 17.91mm Thickness : 1.35 mm Edge : 118 reeds. Value : 0.10 u.S Dollar Mass : 2.268 gms Diameter : 17.91mm Thickness : 1.35 mm Edge : 118 reeds.