Colonial Williamsburg: Numismatics: Coins and Currency in Colonial America

Valuable lessons in the history of Europeans' early exploration and settlement of America can be gained by following the money used in trade. Coins and Currency exhibition lets you examine evidence of Spanish, British, Dutch, French, and Irish influence on trade in early America during the period from 1492-1688. Glossary, FAQs, timelines, valuation charts, zoomable views, and instructive sidebars highlight an array of rare coins and documents.