🥇 BANNER Cut 1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree "spiny tree" schilling

[Gregg3131]

I was digging in a colonial field in Central VA and had a pretty scratchy tone however there is little trash so I dig most signals. After it came out of the hole I was sure I had another cut Silver reale as I have dug a few others at this site. After looking at it I noticed the lettering and rope border was different than other old silver I have dug so I inquired about it and got the amazing news its a 1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Schilling. What a piece of US history. Very fortunate and thrilled to have save this piece from a tractor as it was not very deep.

 

[Argentium]

Outrageous find !! Banner.

 

[xr7ator]

Amazing save, congratulations!

 

[Steve in PA]

Those colonial Virginia coin cutters didn't care if it's a Massachusetts shilling or a Spanish pistareen...it's getting cut!!
Nice find. I have seen several other cut ones found in Virginia.

 

[huntsman53]

Congrats on an awesome, rare, very valuable and Banner-worthy find! My vote is going in but please expound on the story behind the find.

 

[xcopperstax]

lifetime achievement here! Congrats on plucking this needle from the haystack! Just as good as finding a whole in my opinion! Living in Ma puts me at ground zero for that coin!!! but my chances are pretty slim to find one.... I can still dream! There is a Macy's building in downtown Boston that has a tiny plaque and designates the spot where those coins were minted. The landscape has changed drastically there!

 

[civilman1]

Like Steve said,"they didn't care what they cut up"! Killer save

 

[JerV3]

Wow big congrats.

Those are the types of finds we dream about. It's always when you least expect it something great comes out.

Jeremy

 

[Shakakka]

NICEEEEEEEEEEE!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Awesome save!!! That is a BANNER in my book!!

 

[Ahab8]

Welcome to the club buddy! Hell of a find! Automatic BANNER as I always say with any Mass silver.

 

[Salty]

Holy cow! Whata find! Congrats!

 

[mikefromIllinois]

Very nice find. I am voting BANNER as well. Congrats.

 

[RTR]

Fan Freaking Tastic Find in my book ..vote banner !

 

[Switchblade]

Nice save!!!

 

[GaRebel1861]

Pretty darn cool! Congratulations.

 

[A2coins]

Banner wow Im gonna need a bigger bucket

 

[Steve in PA]

Yes, I agree. Banner!

 

[toasted]

Awesome find, amazing piece of history and a very rare find indeed. I found one last summer and it’s quite a rush. As far as the banner thing goes. Good luck

 

[Relicific]

Awesome