Hi all! I am an owner of an old coin, which value hasn't been determined so far as I haven't been aware what coin I posess. Recently I started to investigate the origin of the coin and its possible value, as I decided to sell it. What I think I have is "Willow Tree shilling" in fair condition. ( no offers for coins can be placed in threads in this forum) . When I went to the museum here in Poland, they were very interested and proposed me some 3000 USD. I rejected after finding out that the coin can be worth few times more. I would be very grateful if you helped me to find an interested person / institution. Best regards, Wojciech PS: I will attach photos soon Edited by national dealer for rules against promotional use
Sir; You may post pics of the coin and we will be happy to provide you with an estimate of value if we are able. However, offers for the sale of this coin cannot be publicly posted in this forum. After you have 10 posts, you may offer the coin for sale in the "open" forum. Thanks
Here is the info I have on Willow Tree Shillings: 1653-1660 8 Pence = Shilling 6 varieties. Very Rare. 36 to 40 known examples 6 Pence Extra Rare. 13 to 15 examples known 3 Pence. 3 Known. All coins have the following legends: MASATHVSETS IN around the obverse NEW ENGLAND AN DOM around the reverse All are dated 1652
Hi! thank you for your answers. I managed to take some photos, which I hereby attach. I am not placing an offer here, I just want to find out whether the coin is genuine or not.
I am NOT anything of an expert on early US (colonial) coinage. However, this coin looks like a cast replica to me. The surfaces and edge are not right for a struck coin.
Definately cast. This is a copy. If you look on the edge of the coin, you will see the line between the two sides. Here is a real Pine Tree Shilling to compare.
The Massachusetts coins are of interest to British Commonwealth coin collectors as well as American coin collectors,as many of the coins were struck over a 30 year period all with the date 1652.This was to get around the fact that coinage was the prerogative of the King,& the American Colonies were not allowed to strike their own coins.In England in 1652,there was no King on the throne in London,as it was dominated by Cromwell's Commonwealth.The King,Charles II,was in exile until he was restored in 1660.
The porous surfaces are a dead giveaway and the seam around the edge even moreso. copy. not genuine. sorry.
