FOUND COIN!

kenoshapete

I got a call from a friend of mine today to come take a look at a coin in that was in thier jar of coins.... Can you believe it was a Massachusetts 1652 Pine Tree Shilling -- Colonial Coinage... I was shaking. Couldn't believe that they never realized they had or, and don't know when or how they got it. It's in pretty good shape too. Doesn't look like a repro and definitely not a copy.

Really, really happy for them, and also really envious. See, it just goes to show that there are still treasures out there to be found!

KP

flaminio

Get it certified. Then start shaking .

kieferscoins

<< <i>Doesn't look like a repro and definitely not a copy. >>



How do you know? Do you work with alot of colonials?

Cameron Kiefer

ziggy29

<< <i>Doesn't look like a repro and definitely not a copy. >>

Honestly, I hope it works out well...but I definitely wouldn't be so sure. Personally, I'd assume it's a fake until it was professionally authenticated.

kenoshapete

Folks, no I don't work with Colonials, and I've already advised my buddy to get it slabbed (PCGS of course). Still, the thought is rather exciting!

Shamika

I would just assume it's a fake, but more amazing finds have happened.

Good luck!

Conder101

<< <i> I've already advised my buddy to get it slabbed (PCGS of course). >>


Wh is it everyones first thought when they find something like this is to spend thirty dollars to send it off to a third party grading service, where 999 out of 1000 times it will be bodybagged, instead of running a couple of simple tests such as weighing it and if needed a specific gravity test. Two simple tests (and often free) that will unmask probably 90% of the fakes.

millennium

<< <i>Wh is it everyones first thought when they find something like this is to spend thirty dollars to send it off to a third party grading service >>



Because if they ever expect to sell this coin it will have to be certified...look at all the ones here that already think it's a fake.....

Conder101

I agree that they would probably have to have it certified before most anyone would have the nerve to buy it, but why automaticly spend $30 and wait three months for a bodybag when nine times out of ten it can be identified as a fake by simply weighing it. If the weight checks out, and specific gravity test checks out THEN send it in! (I can't believe I said to send something in.) And I'm not just refering to this coin, I see this happening over and over and over.

GregTheGreat

<< <i>I agree that they would probably have to have it certified before most anyone would have the nerve to buy it, but why automaticly spend $30 and wait three months for a bodybag when nine times out of ten it can be identified as a fake by simply weighing it. If the weight checks out, and specific gravity test checks out THEN send it in! (I can't believe I said to send something in.) And I'm not just refering to this coin, I see this happening over and over and over. >>



I agree 100%.... take it down to your local coin shop and have it weighed.... This will unmask numerious fakes. I have seen so many coins get the BB that could have been avoided.... not only that you waste $30 if it comes back with a BB.... most of the time you can figure this out b4 you even send it in.

-Greg

phut

take a picture, weigh it,and go see these people http://groups.yahoo.com/group/colonial-coins/ or send me the picture and i'll post it there. Or PM me and i'll point you to the right people.
I went through the same bs when I had to authenticate this

They have an auction coming up in Boston this November.

tporreca

There are more repros than real one. (I have one from when I was a kid along with a 1776 Continental dollar). Drop it on a table and see if it makes a ring or a thud.