🥇 BANNER Still Shaking...1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence

[Silvermonkey]

Greetings!

I'll keep this short. I returned to a section of woods where I recently found a William iii halfpenny and a nicely gilded Navy button. I hunted for about three hours without much to show for my efforts. I hit a reasonable signal along side a stream...not a great signal, but I figured worth a look.

At the bottom of the hole was an incredibly small coin. Thought it might be a trime...but seemed too small.



It wasn't until I got it home that I realized what I had found...a 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence coin. Honestly, I didn't even know that they minted a two pence coin. Not sure what variety it is, so will need to do some research. Can't begin to describe how excited I am. This is my oldest coin, and I doubt I will ever find one older.



This was literally the only coin I found after three hours of digging. You can see my other finds below. Thanks for taking a look. If anyone has any thoughts about the specific variety of the coin, please feel free to share. HH

 

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[Joe-Dirt]

Damn😳 nice job, definitely a banner find

 

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[JohnnyMac]

Greetings!

I'll keep this short. I returned to a section of woods where I recently found a William iii halfpenny and a nicely gilded Navy button. I hunted for about three hours without much to show for my efforts. I hit a reasonable signal along side a stream...not a great signal, but I figured worth a look.

At the bottom of the hole was an incredibly small coin. Thought it might be a trime...but seemed too small.

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It wasn't until I got it home that I realized what I had found...a 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence coin. Honestly, I didn't even know that they minted a two pence coin. Not sure what variety it is, so will need to do some research. Can't begin to describe how excited I am. This is my oldest coin, and I doubt I will ever find one older.

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This was literally the only coin I found after three hours of digging. You can see my other finds below. Thanks for taking a look. If anyone has any thoughts about the specific variety of the coin, please feel free to share. HH

Congrats on a great find. Definitely a banner find.

 

[toasted]

Wow that is awesome. Congrats. Id trade my pine tree shilling for that little beauty

 

[CoinsAndThings]

Amazing! Congratulations!

 

[villagenut]

Wowzer, killer find....I'm happy for you, you persistence pays off. Banner from me!

 

[villagenut]

Time for a new avatar photo I would guess.....

 

[gunsil]

SUPERB!! My banner vote is in!!

 

[iAmMike]

Not that you haven't heard it enough, but awesome find! Congratz!

 

[Terry Soloman]

BANNER VOTE!

 

[ironhorse]

Boy! Now there's a neat old silver coin! The condition is excellent for such a desirable coin!
Very well done! You get the trophy today!

 

[The Rebel]

WTG on a find of a lifetime!

 

[tomytye]

Wicked awesome find. Congrats!

 

[Florida Finder]

Greetings!

I'll keep this short. I returned to a section of woods where I recently found a William iii halfpenny and a nicely gilded Navy button. I hunted for about three hours without much to show for my efforts. I hit a reasonable signal along side a stream...not a great signal, but I figured worth a look.

At the bottom of the hole was an incredibly small coin. Thought it might be a trime...but seemed too small.

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It wasn't until I got it home that I realized what I had found...a 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence coin. Honestly, I didn't even know that they minted a two pence coin. Not sure what variety it is, so will need to do some research. Can't begin to describe how excited I am. This is my oldest coin, and I doubt I will ever find one older.

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This was literally the only coin I found after three hours of digging. You can see my other finds below. Thanks for taking a look. If anyone has any thoughts about the specific variety of the coin, please feel free to share. HH

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Banner!!!!!!

 

[ARC]

Boy! Now there's a neat old silver coin! The condition is excellent for such a desirable coin!
Very well done! You get the trophy today!

Agreed... I failed to make a condition comment earlier... but yes absolute agreed on condition and was first thing I thought when seeing it... I was actually a loss for words and rewrote the first comment a few times.
The condition threw me and actually even looked up copy versions due to it just to verify.
Again Banner all day long and then some... find of a lifetime... well done and then some.

 

[tnt-hunter]

All I can say is WOW!!! A banner find if ever there was one. Count my banner vote.

Stay safe and keep swingin. (maybe there is another nice coin out there waiting for you)

 

[plymouthian12]

Welcome to the tree club. That coin is in incredible condition find of a lifetime congrats again can't wait to see if you find another in that area

 

[Jose The Goon]

Spectacular find !! Huge Congratulations !!

 

[Jeff H]

Good for you man ! Fantastic find in fantastic shape!

 

[pepperj]

Once again quality trumps quantity.
Congratulations on your beautiful silver.
It only takes one to make it all worthwhile.

 

[cannonball]

Greetings!

I'll keep this short. I returned to a section of woods where I recently found a William iii halfpenny and a nicely gilded Navy button. I hunted for about three hours without much to show for my efforts. I hit a reasonable signal along side a stream...not a great signal, but I figured worth a look.

At the bottom of the hole was an incredibly small coin. Thought it might be a trime...but seemed too small.

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It wasn't until I got it home that I realized what I had found...a 1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence coin. Honestly, I didn't even know that they minted a two pence coin. Not sure what variety it is, so will need to do some research. Can't begin to describe how excited I am. This is my oldest coin, and I doubt I will ever find one older.

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This was literally the only coin I found after three hours of digging. You can see my other finds below. Thanks for taking a look. If anyone has any thoughts about the specific variety of the coin, please feel free to share. HH

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What a find!!! Fantastic Congratulations