1652 PINE TREE SHILLING

[steelheadwill]

Hi Everyone,
Been a while since I got any coins,
Got 3 Silvers and 2 Coppers today
I finally got my Pine Tree Shilling Looks to be a Noe-1 Large Planchet
correct size and weight, 28mm X 4.4 Grams.
A solid coin with some encrustation.
note scratch on obverse and clean X on reverse, good metal right there.
this example is a late stage as shown by severe die cracking around date,
and is close to the specified original weight and diameter, no clipping!
The site below is the most comprehensive I've found about Mass Silver,
follow to section contents for more info on the series.
Pine Tree Coinage
Also got my first Barber quarter and an SLQ,
2 LCs, one toast and a '47 with a really nice strike, even full of dirt, she's looking good...
(pardon the soap bubbles)
Thanks for looking and HH All !! Herbie.

 

[skunemonk-1]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

WOW!! Great find. congrats

 

[{Sentinel}]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Congrats Herbie that will be a Solid Banner right there, a very rare coin to find. Cannot wait to get the cleaned photos back

 

[Kirk PA]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Oh Boy! Banner!!!!! That is exactly what it is, Herbie.

Kirk

 

[worldtalker]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Herbie,That hammered is AWESOME! I voted Banner!! God Bless Chris

 

[jewelerguy]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

sweet pine tree!!

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Incredible find Herbie!! That one has been on my most wanted list forever and I highly doubt I'll ever enjoy the excitement of digging one. You're doing the right thing sending it off to a professional. Can't wait to see how it turns out and what variety it is. Congrats again on a killer find!

 

[birdman]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Yes that the coin to find here in the states!!!

 

[terpfan]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Major congrats, sensational find!

 

[Wallhangers]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...congrats Herbie. I am a little disappointed though that you didn't save that one for me whenever I get out there again!

 

[lost hunter]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Congrats on your finds

 

[jcooking]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Great find, congrats!! Can't wait to see the pics when it comes back from conservation!

 

[Baja181]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Great find!!!!!!

 

[joeyfresh]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Wow, pretty impressive find right there. You see them at the beginning of the red book but never expect someone to actually find one. Congrats!!

 

[cntrydncr1]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

WOW! don't see many of those! Can't wait to see it conserved. congrats!!

 

[plymouthian12]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

totally awesome im drooling

 

[Lanny in AB]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Freakin' amazing--well done!!

All the best,

Lanny

 

[kuger]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Well deserved!!I dont vote for banner often but will on this one!!

 

[rebeljim52]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Congrats those are sum greats finds.

 

[flakefinder]

Re: Been a While, Got some coins! Pine Tree

Thanks for sharing that is one awesome fine , Banner for sure, Congrats!!!