🥇 BANNER 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree

[Rhode Hog]

Back to the site in New England that has produced Tree coins in the past, dug this pine tree 10 inches down in a tangle of roots. Hoping that the experts can identify the variety. Let's hope the weather is not like last year so we can hunt all winter.

 

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[Jyverb64]

That's in amazing condition, congrats

 

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[jeff of pa]

Nice Coin ! I'm holding my Breath on the weather Too.
Where is the rest of the Days Finds ?

 

[gwdigger]

#8. Wow. I could tell you had found them before. But 8? You da man, squared.

 

[hogge]

Folks,

Here's a link with a price for comparable condition.

1652 Pine Tree Shilling AU55 CAC. LARGE PLANCHET

Bill......Thanks for that posting. Breens book is at my shop so I cannot get variety of the coin you posted. I think the finders coin is "rarer" than the variety you have here. I think that will trump the AU with rarity. I might have been closer on value than I thought. Rarity says 13-30 known. R-6. This coin,(if I was the owner), would be a good candidate for a Stacks Auction. I like private sale......but I think the coin community would be interested in this one. Maybe Don H. will post it on C-4 website. That would give the poster a "sale" value. Should be on top by Monday morning.

 

[coinz]

I like it, way to go.

 

[plymouthian12]

Awesome still hoping for my first

 

[GaRebel1861]

I can see that find of a life time making it's way across the top. Here comes another banner vote from me. Wow! What a find.

 

[joeyfresh]

8? Really? This is a spectacular coin and one that 99% of us will never find. Congrats!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

8? Really? This is a spectacular coin and one that 99% of us will never find. Congrats!

Dang Joey - guess you'll just have to settle for a lousy Lord Baltimore .

 

[bill from lachine]

Hogge,

Here's a link for PCGS they don't seem to use the Breens book for reference but maybe you can do a match based on their prices and variety description.

Massachusetts Silver Coins (1652-1662) Value - PCGS Price Guide

And I agree if he chooses to part with it Stack's would be a good choice.....you need the high end collectors to bid on this sweet coin.

Regards + HH

Bill

Bill......Thanks for that posting. Breens book is at my shop so I cannot get variety of the coin you posted. I think the finders coin is "rarer" than the variety you have here. I think that will trump the AU with rarity. I might have been closer on value than I thought. Rarity says 13-30 known. R-6. This coin,(if I was the owner), would be a good candidate for a Stacks Auction. I like private sale......but I think the coin community would be interested in this one. Maybe Don H. will post it on C-4 website. That would give the poster a "sale" value. Should be on top by Monday morning.

 

[Ahab8]

Wow buddy. That particular coin is not normally seen in good condition. That sucker is beautiful and rare. Well struck, centered and with a gorgeous toning(in my opinion). I can't believe this is number 8. Guess I got some work to do lol. Congrats on the best coin I've seen on this site since I joined. Simply amazing!!!!!!!!

 

[thrifty76now]

Truly AWESOME.

 

[Diggin Dude]

Amazing find! Amazing coin! In my humble option I will vote Banner . Super, I would be stoked finding that! Congrats. And. HH

 

[50chevyJoe]

Nice find Rhode Hog, when you come down off cloud 9 I see a new machine in your future. A banner for sure. Can't wait to see it up top, maybe we can get a nicer picture for it's debut.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Now, what you're gonna want to do, is get a wire brush and vigorously scrub all that gunk off. Don't worry about scratches, a nice silver polish will take care of that. You want this coin presentable right?

Ok, but seriously that coin could be a life changer. The excitement of an upper scale auction (if you were to sell), and the possibility of a lot of money. Also the kind of find that legends are made of!

Congratulations, I'm off to vote banner.

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Rhode Hog - That's the one a lot of hunters up in New England are looking to recover, and you're at number eight Do you need a new treasure hunting partner, pal? Fantastic. Voting banner now!

 

[Ahab8]

Can't believe I forgot to vote Banner!!!! Easiest vote I've ever made. 8....really!!!! That is insanity

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Awesome! Congrats!
.......drool

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Pretty incredible, especially since it's #8.

 

[Iron Patch]

The beauty of it is they are most likely all different varieties so the 7th and 8th would probably be every bit as exciting to dig as the 2nd was.