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Best possible answer, it depends. In the 1700's there are as many forms of currency in the the colonies and the infant US as there are colonies (in some cases cities and banks) and states. Some are far more rare than others. These are only the beginning variables. Additionally, there is the very important matter of grading or quality. Some forms of currency from the US and the 18th century are going to have more intrinsic value than others. More specificity is necessary for a more specific answer.
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Rat turds. ~ There were many forms of currency before coins and paper money came about. Barter was the first form of trade and is still used commonly today. Barter is the trading of items such as cattle or crops. For example: If you wanted 5kg of apples you would trade 5kg of Bananas. Get it? Cowrie shells, used in ancient china as a type of currency, became so important that the Chinese word for money had the word for Cowrie in it as well. There are also many others you can search up such as metal money, shekels, wampum and the leather banknotes.