Collectible coins from pre-1776 in the United States primarily include private and regional issues, which were produced by various colonies and individual merchants. These coins often featured local imagery and inscriptions unique to their region, reflecting the economic and political climate of the time. Notable examples include the Pine Tree Shilling from Massachusetts and the New Jersey coppers, which were used in trade before the establishment of a unified national currency. Their historical significance and rarity make these early coins highly sought after by collectors.