1652 pine tree - any expert knowledge on this coin

[Meluckycharms27]

Weigh 4.33
Diameter 29
Thin
Not magnetic
Was told it was authentic but looking for expert advice or opinions.
Can take more pics if needed

Thank u

 

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[smokeythecat]

A couple things. The edge makes it look cast, not struck. Also the letters and numbers are "mushy". That also tends to lean toward a cast coin and not a struck one. Originals were hand struck.

The shillings were made of silver. If you drop it on a flat surface like a table top, a silver coin will have a "ringing" sound to it.

An original in this condition is $8,000 plus. If you bought it for a hundred or two, you have your answer.

 

[: Michael-Robert.]

Show us pics of the sides? edges?

 

[vpnavy]

1st - I noticed this was your very first post - so, Welcome Aboard Meluckycharms27! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forum: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

2nd - I moved ya from HELP! over to COINS for more exposure.

 

[l.cutler]

Yes, picture of the edge please.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

I also have some questions pertaining to the lettering and numbers. As the others stated a rim photo would be helpful.

 

[unclemac]

if real it is a nice one...all the lettering is very clear and not worn. and it is very centered too. only can be authenticated in hand, we cannot tell you for sure here.

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Yep..
1st post...pine tree shilling...one and done. Ddf.

 

[Truth]

Edge pic please

 

[trdking]

Looks cast to me.

 

[cyberdan]

Yep..
1st post...pine tree shilling...one and done. Ddf.

Also last post.