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Heritage Auctions to sell rare 1776 Continental Dollar in 250th anniversary sale

market-auction · 2026-05-27

On June 25, 2025, Heritage Auctions is set to conduct a significant auction named 'Liberty & Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit' in honor of the United States' 250th anniversary. The event will showcase 94 essential documents, notable artifacts, presidential memorabilia, wartime records, and early American items. Among the standout pieces is a silver Continental Dollar from 1776, with only four known specimens in existence. This auction reflects the evolution of the nation from its inception to its rise as a global force.

Key facts

  • Auction date: June 25, 2025
  • 94 lots in the sale
  • Includes a 1776 Continental Dollar in silver, one of four known
  • Sale titled 'Liberty & Legacy: Celebrating 250 Years of the American Spirit'
  • Features presidential artifacts, wartime archives, early Americana
  • Organized by Heritage Auctions
  • Commemorates 250th anniversary of US founding
  • Documents and relics span from republic's birth to global power era

Entities

Institutions

  • Heritage Auctions

Locations

  • United States

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