1652 OAK TREE SHILLING NOE-3 VERY RARE

steelheadwill · Mar 6, 2012

1652 OAK TREE SHILLING NOE-3 'VERY RARE'

Hi All, I haven't been out hunting lately, got a couple snowstorms up here in NH, and it's been cold & windy $:-\$
Yesterday, I braved the weather and returned to the site where I found my Pine Tree Shilling. within 10 minutes I found another Mass Shilling! This looks like an Oak Tree, it was setting just under the surface among the rocks, tree side up. as with most of my surface finds, the side facing up is toasted, I can still see the "M" of Masathvsets, and a few of the spikey branches. The Reverse is a little better, date & XII clear,
(which isn't the minting date, for political reasons, most Mass coinage used this date from 1660-1690, I think the Oaks were 1670s)
you can read about this interesting story here: http://www.coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinContents/Contents01.html
Anyone know what this toasty 22mm Copper might be?
thanks to Dwayne Suehno for the Woods Hibernia Farthing ID :wink:

Well, Just shows there's quite a few of these old silvers left out there!
A Big Thanks To Mike at WWW.WOODLANDETECTORS.COM , Without his help I wouldn't even be Diggin!
HH Everyone! Herbie. :hello:

steelheadwill · Mar 8, 2012

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Thanks Dawg, Graddick and Derfel!
I got a second page

Born2Dtect · Mar 8, 2012

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Congratulations Herbie, Those are two great finds. You proved one of my theories on detecting, "Location". Living in an area where coins were made or used is a plus. You can find these types of coins in the North east, with a little luck and a good detector. :hello2:

Ed D.

Iron Patch · Mar 8, 2012

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steelheadwill said:

It's really coming along! :occasion14:

umrgolf · Mar 8, 2012

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steelheadwill said:

Wow, just water still

bookfisher · Mar 8, 2012

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Holy #$%&*! The Holy Grail Coins Of American Metal Detecting! Incredible! Why No Banner?

steelheadwill · Mar 9, 2012

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Hello All! thanks for your replies :wink:

IP & Urmgolf,
the only liquid it's seen is water and saliva, (Drooling)

yesterday I used the sink sprayer to remove any grit that might be present,
let it dry, spit, rubbed it gently between thumb & forefinger, a 'pocket polish'.
Regardless of what it may have done to it's 'Collector Value' ...
I like it a heck of a lot more now, no longer resembles a 'slug' (as I was told) :'(

The dull gray coating came off easily,
I do not consider what was there an attractive patina.
Sure brought out some stong detail.
And me being the covetous creature I am, do not plan on selling anyway :laughing7:

3 years of some decent recoveries, one button sold, an offer I couldn't refuse.
(well, I did refuse a first offer) on a button that didn't fit with my collection.
I'm very interested in hearing your (and other members) opinions about this
rash course of action

Yay Or Nay, whadda you think ??
HH All! :hello:

steelheadwill · Mar 9, 2012

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Born2Dtect said:
Congratulations Herbie, Those are two great finds. You proved one of my theories on detecting, "Location". Living in an area where coins were made or used is a plus. You can find these types of coins in the North east, with a little luck and a good detector.

Ed D.

Thanks Ed,
See reply #20 for a link telling about the wide circulation of Mass Silver,
People liked it back then as much as we do today

HH to you!!

steelheadwill · Mar 9, 2012

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bookfisher said:
Holy #$%&*! The Holy Grail Coins Of American Metal Detecting! Incredible! Why No Banner?

Hi bookfisher, been advised Pix don't meet standards.
anyway, it would knock the Pine Tree off :wink:

I think the new reverse pic of this one is better eye candy than the Pine Tree.
That date and XII are poppin :icon_sunny:

CMDiamonddawg · Mar 9, 2012

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steelheadwill said:
bookfisher said:

Holy #$%&*! The Holy Grail Coins Of American Metal Detecting! Incredible! Why No Banner?

Click to expand...

Hi bookfisher, been advised Pix don't meet standards.
anyway, it would knock the Pine Tree off
I think the new reverse pic of this one is better eye candy than the Pine Tree.
That date and XII are poppin

That is some serious metal detecting history & a pleasure seeing what we dream about finding . XII Oak Tree needs to go up top

ANTIQUARIAN · Mar 9, 2012

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Iron Patch said:
"If you continue digs like that you'll be a legend in this hobby!"

Truly amazing finds there Herbie, sorry I missed them buddy! $:-\$
I've been traveling around the US and Canada doing trade shows for the past 2 months.

Hope to get out on Sunday to try out my new AT Pro! :thumbsup:

Talk to you soon man,
Dave

Civil War Nut · Mar 9, 2012

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That is nice S. That thing is about as old as I feel . Very good find .

steelheadwill · Mar 10, 2012

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Thanks Dawg, Dave & CWN!
That AT is getting some great reviews Dave

Looking forward to seeing those finds!
Haven't swung since this post,
but I saw another tree while beachcombing yesterday, :laughing7:

.
HH to you all!

Bavaria Mike · Mar 11, 2012

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Amazing to find two, a big congrats! I've only seen a few on the forums over the years. HH, Mike

testing123 · Mar 11, 2012

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The detail definitely now stands out now on the date and other lettering. On these coins found near the water, getting any detail at all is a victory. She looks good to me!

CMDiamonddawg · Mar 11, 2012

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Bavaria Mike said:
Amazing to find two, a big congrats! I've only seen a few on the forums over the years. HH, Mike

That's for dang sure

TWO Massachusetts Tree Shillings dug in the same week by the same guy is a Significant Metal Detecting accomplishment .. I am sure this feat is a FIRST , EVER and you witnessed it all unfold on T Net's Finds Forum :headbang:

Banner Find !!

dawg

steelheadwill · Mar 12, 2012

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Thanks Mike, Rob and Dawg :wink:

Hoping to get out today for some hunting,
ground is thawing fast with the 60 degree weather!
HH all! :icon_sunny:

MaineRelic · Mar 12, 2012

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Another dream find herbie ! The pine tree schilling should have made the banner ! This great find should go up there as well . These just don't get the attention they deserve.

steelheadwill · Mar 13, 2012

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MaineRelic said:
Another dream find herbie ! The pine tree schilling should have made the banner ! This great find should go up there as well . These just don't get the attention they deserve.

Thanks MR

Both Coins made it up there

Thanks for your vote & wish you best digs this year up there!
(I'm slowly making my way up towards you, maybe we'll meet up :hello:

)
HH! Herbie.
Thanks to Jeff & all the other Tnet Moderators :icon_sunny: