Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling 1652

[NEMeanderer]

Out with friends last Wednesday, finding nothing, friends finding,,, me? not so much... Almost gave up. (We've all been there), decided to switch to manual sensitivity on my 3030, gave another try... Bingo! Perseverance paid off! 10-12 inches down, Dug my first 1600's coin...AND WHAT A COIN!!!!

NOE: 29 Rarity: R3 201-500 known to exist Phenomenal condition! WAAAHOOO!!!

 

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[NEMeanderer]

Thank You all for the warm welcome. Not my site, you know how that goes. So I can only say that it was found in an undisclosed location in SE New England.
I was so close to hanging it up for the day. I felt like the place was kicking my butt. Just goes to show that you never know what the next swing will bring.
Don't give up! A lesson learned and a day to remember.

 

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[K1DDO1979]

Amazing and WOW! [emoji2][emoji106]

 

[Tnmountains]

Nice 1st Post ! Welcome to T-Net.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

So I can only say that it was found in an undisclosed location in SE New England

You could tell us if it was RI or MA. I don't think that would give anything away! LOL!

 

[coinman123]

WOW!!! Just holy crap on that find!! I wouldn't do anything else to it other than the water! That is every metal detectorist's dream right there! I have a higher chance of winning the lottery and using the money to buy and example than actually finding one. Well done on such an amazing, find and welcome to TreasureNet, such an incredible first post (FYI my first post was something stupid, I think it may have been "rare zincoln error or just blob of glue and some gunk?", though that thread could be from later lol)

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Welcome to the club with the title of grand poobah for such an exceptional coin!



The coin has great detail with knock-out eye appeal. You think you really wanted to find a coin like this before? Just wait. Now that you've found one, seen it first-hand, and know it can be done, the thirst really begins. Enjoy the warm after-glow - soak it up and congratulations. You'll be looking for another soon, because getting there is what makes being there all part of the experience. Mass Silver - Find it or die trying!

 

[Patriot 1776]

Out with friends last Wednesday, finding nothing, friends finding,,, me? not so much... Almost gave up. (We've all been there), decided to switch to manual sensitivity on my 3030, gave another try... Bingo! Perseverance paid off! 10-12 inches down, Dug my first 1600's coin...AND WHAT A COIN!!!!

NOE: 29 Rarity: R3 201-500 known to exist Phenomenal condition! WAAAHOOO!!!




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Congratulations , I wish I went with you detecting that day, my big mistake
Happy Treasure Hunting
Glad your enjoying your Minelab CTX 3030
thanks

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on finding one of the holy grails on American coins. That find will be tough to top, but sure you will have fun trying

 

[P.ALLEN]

great job

 

[The Patriot]

Beautiful coin!

 

[Phishfarmer]

Not only cracked the 1700 barrier but did it by half a century! Congratulations x10! Posts like this give us all hope... wait a min it's only 1:00, I'm goin hunting NOW.

 

[FreeBirdTim]

New Members are not Eligible for banner . if your find & your membership are within 90 Days of each other, we reserve the right to say No. too soon.
we want to be sure Members are signing up here to share & not because someone told them If they sign up quick, They can get their find on our Banner. Sorry !

The OP joined on March 2nd. Does that mean this find isn't eligible for banner?

 

[Johncoho]

Man what a find and in excellent condition to boot. Congrats.

 

[pepperj]

I guess you just proved that it's not over until the machine is turned off and stored away. Congrats on the great looking silver, one coin that is on many bucket lists.

 

[Ahab8]

Welcome to the club with the title of grand poobah for such an exceptional coin!

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The coin has great detail with knock-out eye appeal. You think you really wanted to find a coin like this before? Just wait. Now that you've found one, seen it first-hand, and know it can be done, the thirst really begins. Enjoy the warm after-glow - soak it up and congratulations. You'll be looking for another soon, because getting there is what makes being there all part of the experience. Mass Silver - Find it or die trying!

Well said! I haven’t stopped thinking about it since that day. Trying to get that feeling again

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Really, Really nice.

 

[digging440yrs]

Awesome

 

[ecmjamsit]

Definitely send that in to get authenticated and slabbed

Yes, I would say the same thing. Have it certified and protected in a plastic case. Totally rare and a great investment!

 

[Scrappy]

No comment in 2hrs! For shame! Eligible or not, I’m casting a banner vote for your find. You can’t blame an old Mass tree coin for being dug by a guy who just joined T-Net.

Actually, In light of the coins history, Treasurenet rules for banner sound quite trite.

 

[flyadive]

Congratulations NEWeander! That coin looks great!