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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Eduard, post: 629838, member: 8959&quot;]<b>Coin Arrived Today!</b></p><p><br /></p><p>I finally received the coin today, and was able to take a few pictures. </p><p><br /></p><p>As i had thought, it is darker in tone than the auctioneers pictures showed, and looks fully original. It has that &#039;olde looke&#039; which conveys well the history of this coinage, and its service in the channels of commerce in the 17th century Massachusetts Bay colony.</p><p><br /></p><p>From what I have read, this type was originally called the Boston Shilling, and was coined as part of Mintmaster John Hulls second contract, sometime between 1667-1674. Compared to the earlier (and scarcer) Willow Tree and Oak tree types, the Pine Tree shilling was coined in far larger numbers. </p><p><br /></p><p>Having inspected the coin in hand I can say that i am quite satisfied. Grade-wise it is probably a Fine 12 to Fine 15, taking the small obverse surface marks into account. It certainly marks a milestone in my collection of U.S coins, and I am very glad to have it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regards,</p><p><br /></p><p>Eduard[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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