Throughout history, several Revolutionary War-era coins and medals have become highly sought after by collectors, fetching impressive sums at auction due to their rarity, historical significance, and condition.
This coin was discovered at a French flea market for just 50 cents and later identified as a highly rare American Revolution coin worth almost $100,000. The 1776 Continental Dollar is significant as it was the first pattern coin ever struck for the United States following the start of the American Revolutionary War.
A medal honoring Revolutionary War hero General Daniel Morgan sold at auction for a record $960,000. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1839 to commemorate Morgan's victory at the 1781 Battle of Cowpens, this medal is a part of the Comitia Americana series, which recognized key moments of the Revolutionary War.
General Wayne's medal, which commemorated his leadership at the Battle of Stony Point, sold for a record $51,000 in 1978, which would be equivalent to about $225,000 in 2022 dollars.
These medals were designed by French artist Augustin Dupré and struck in Paris in 1789 to honor key figures and moments from the American Revolution, including General Daniel Morgan.
These examples highlight the immense value and historical importance that Revolutionary War-era coins and medals hold for collectors and historians alike.