Are these colonial coppers all authentic?

comma · April 13, 2026 12:52PM

Just getting into colonials and trying to learn as I go. Here are a few raw ones I got recently. Not concerned with condition, eye appeal etc. on these, just want to confirm, they are all authentic coins and maybe if there are any notable varieties.
Thanks!

ambro51 · April 13, 2026 1:16PM

They all look “normal “. Part of your learning curve is to research and identify the varieties of Your coins. There is ample research material online and many books. Have Fun!!!

messydesk · April 13, 2026 1:23PM

If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

pcgsregistrycollector · April 13, 2026 1:27PM

They look nice to me.

johnny9434 · April 13, 2026 1:48PM

@messydesk said:
If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

I picked up one another a month ago, glad I did

comma · April 13, 2026 1:58PM

Thanks for the feedback so far! Yeah, really just trying to learn how to decipher real from fake as a basic starting point. Will eventually get more into varieties etc. as time permits

oldabeintx · April 13, 2026 2:19PM

They look real. Might be a contemporary counterfeit 1/2 penny in the bunch, (I didn’t look closely) but they too are collectible colonials. Using the reference book above it won’t take you long to identify the various varieties. You do have an interesting NJ.

Colonialcoin · April 13, 2026 2:42PM

Nice haul. Yes, they are all genuine. Not worth grading, but certainly a fun group for you to get acclimated for a life long pursuit. I noticed three distinct Connecticut type coins. Nothing rare, but I’ll let you have the enjoyment of figuring them out.

comma · April 13, 2026 2:44PM

@Colonialcoin said:
Nice haul. Yes, they are all genuine. Not worth grading, but certainly a fun group for you to get acclimated for a life long pursuit. I noticed three distinct Connecticut type coins. Nothing rare, but I’ll let you have the enjoyment of figuring them out.

Thanks. Yeah, figured it was a good starter group to start learning

Colonialcoin · April 13, 2026 2:44PM

@johnny9434 said:

@messydesk said:
If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

I picked up one another a month ago, glad I did

I have the 1st edition. Is it worth getting the 2nd?

CaptHenway · April 13, 2026 2:50PM

I see nothing that I am suspicious of. Nice batch!

johnny9434 · April 13, 2026 4:10PM

@Colonialcoin said:

@johnny9434 said:

@messydesk said:
If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

I picked up one another a month ago, glad I did

I have the 1st edition. Is it worth getting the 2nd?

Dont know sinse I dont have one

messydesk · April 13, 2026 6:06PM

@Colonialcoin said:

@johnny9434 said:

@messydesk said:
If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

I picked up one another a month ago, glad I did

I have the 1st edition. Is it worth getting the 2nd?

I think there's little changed between them.

ambro51 · April 13, 2026 6:40PM

Though it was written nearly a century ago is Sylvester Crosby Colonial Coin book is a great reference for varieties and will tell you in Depth the foundations of this coinage.

ambro51 · April 13, 2026 6:41PM

You’ll know you’re really hooked when you sneak glimpses of Mass Silver. You’ll know it’s terminal when you covet a Raleigh Plantation Token

comma · April 13, 2026 6:51PM

@ambro51 said:
You’ll know you’re really hooked when you sneak glimpses of Mass Silver. You’ll know it’s terminal when you covet a Raleigh Plantation Token

The Pine and Oak tress are what I ultimately want to collect!

lcutler · April 14, 2026 12:54AM

@Colonialcoin said:

@johnny9434 said:

@messydesk said:
If you're starting to get into these, there are far worse ways to spend $30 than on this:

https://whitman.com/whitman-encyclopedia-of-colonial-and-early-american-coins-2nd-edition/

I picked up one another a month ago, glad I did

I have the 1st edition. Is it worth getting the 2nd?

They corrected some mistakes that were in the first edition. There were a few wrong variety photos.

lcutler · April 14, 2026 12:58AM

All authentic and in good enough condition to easily ID the variety. Definitely get the Whitman book, there are much better books on each series, but the whitman book is a great overall guide.

GuzziSport · April 14, 2026 4:23AM

Your colonial group appears to be all genuine to me, as others have stated. They’re fascinating coins!

This is my one and only pine tree shilling. I’m pondering an equally nice oak tree shilling at the moment, but have yet to pull the trigger. These are way too pricey (for me, anyway) to go any deeper into the realm than that…. Or perhaps not!

coinkat · April 14, 2026 4:44AM

There could be interest in the countermarks

comma · April 14, 2026 5:58AM

@GuzziSport said:
Your colonial group appears to be all genuine to me, as others have stated. They’re fascinating coins!

This is my one and only pine tree shilling. I’m pondering an equally nice oak tree shilling at the moment, but have yet to pull the trigger. These are way too pricey (for me, anyway) to go any deeper into the realm than that…. Or perhaps not!

That is a great example of a Pine Tree! My dream coin for sure

comma · April 14, 2026 5:58AM

@coinkat said:
There could be interest in the countermarks

Honestly, that's the main reason I bought the groups. I collect counterstamps (and lowballs)
I really love the counterstamp on the Connecticut. Seems to have some real age

coinkat · April 14, 2026 9:15AM

I think you made the right decision to buy if the countermarks were the driving factor. I think the countermark on the CT is outstanding-

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