Ryan, what is the distinct die imperfection in masathusets which this "fake" or perhaps genuine shilling also has ?
I new a guy named Igor that use to peddle dead bodies, and sold a few!
I can't tell anything from these pictures
shocked is an understatement. The Oak tree shilling has 9 known obverse's and this one matches up almost exactly as I can see. Of course that...
You know as the saying goes Mark, pictures often times don't tell the true story. I am viewing the crosby illustrations and some old coin auction...
well, when you can , post the picture of the one you have. thanks.
The best way to become adept at recognizing counterfeits, is simply become knowledgeable as to what the real coin is, and that takes a lifetime....
Very Very nice.
As you are new and inexperienced the best advice I would like to offer you is to spend your money on numismatic literature first, before you go...
It would be helpful if your description was more specific. Wyatt and Virgil bounced all about, working in and owning saloons and of course...
what? I didn't understand your comment.
Terrific find! Congrats.
According to the records I have, an oak tree shilling is 4.58 grams and the diameter is 25.12 mm. Now this is also not accurate, as there is a...
what about Elmer Sears?
good question LD. I'm wondering if the member can provide the proper weights and measure.
I have looked at some of my research literature, including Crosby's illustrations, and the lettering alignment matches one. I would still like to...
can you please provide better close ups of the tree. Thank you.
LD, I too think it will grade VF. Please do let us know as soon as it comes back. You seem to have amazing good fortune with these "out of the...
In an Earlier Thread, which I created , and was Edited because some members took the opportunity to make the thread a political soap box. I was...
I would not be surprised if your nickel was a trial/experimental piece . I do recall reading some place that the U.S. Mint had indeed prepared...
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