Heritage Offers NGC-certified Continental Dollar Expected to Realize More than $1 Million

A Silver Continental Dollar certified by NGC® is leading the way in a Heritage Auctions sale of historic collectibles as the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Bidding is already underway for the Liberty & Legacy: 250 Years of the American Spirit Americana & Political Signature® Auction #6332, which concludes June 25, 2026.

Only four silver examples are known. The Continental Dollar in this auction, which is graded NGC VF 35, is one of two known in silver of the Newman 1-C variety, which includes the spelling of CURENCY on the obverse and the 13 states' names on the reverse in interlocking rings. Pedigreed to coin dealer Don Corrado Romano and elite collector Donald Partrick, it has an estimate of at least $1.5 million.

Dated 1776, the Continental Dollars are an enigma in numismatics. Some evidence points to an origin in New York City, before it was captured by the British several weeks after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Others theorize they were struck years later in England. They are most commonly found in brass and pewter.

The other three examples of Silver Continental Dollars, which include two of the Newman 3-D variety, have each realized prices of more than $1 million. Bidding for the example currently being offered had already exceeded $750,000 more than a week before the June 25 auction.