1652 Pine Tree Shilling Real Or Fake?

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closettreasure New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:16 pm I found this coin with some of my grandfathers things in the attic. I have a feeling it might be a fake and suggestions? Report this Post to the Staff

bpoc1 Rest in Peace United States 4078 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:37 pm Closettreasure, to CCF. This could be an amazing find. There are members who know this type of coin. Lets see what they have to say. Ps. Nice start on your pictures but holding it in your hand is a no-no. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34397 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:41 pm closettreasure: more info would help with the determination (diameter, mass, whether it is attracted to a magnet, and a picture of the edge) actually, I take that back. no authentic pine tree shilling has those words written on the coin. sorry but not real. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Edited by Spence 01/23/2016 4:44 pm Report this Post to the Staff
closettreasure New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:41 pm thanks for the insight bpoc1 new to the site still learning Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:46 pm I am clueless on colonials, but will follow this thread closely. And - Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 4:57 pm Has to be a historical reproduction. See how it says "Facsimile Pine Tree Shilling International Sterling" written around the date? Here ya go.... http://tokencatalog.com/token_recor...eate_uid=334 Edited by amida17 01/23/2016 5:01 pm Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 5:18 pm Maybe used as an advertising piece? https://www.replacements.com/webquote/INSPIT.htm Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 5:51 pm Amida nailed it. Advertising replica. I believe it's sterling silver. I sold one of these a while back. Value: A few bucks. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
closettreasure New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 6:04 pm Well thank you everyone for the insight on this coin.I have many more from the collection with plenty of questions to come with them. More to come! Report this Post to the Staff
jerseyben Pillar of the Community United States 1211 Posts	Posted 01/24/2016 08:55 am It is a replica made by International Sterling, the company who makes sterling flatware. It is still mildly collectible. In high grade it is worth about $35. Report this Post to the Staff
CSOTUS Pillar of the Community 1153 Posts	Posted 01/24/2016 09:05 am If this were real it would have easily sold for over a thousand dollars. Like BPO stated earlier, best to not use your bare hands to hold these rare coins. Might want to get a pair of nitrile or cotton gloves. Would hate for you to lose money on any coins you find by mishandling. Just a friendly suggestion. We all look forward to your future finds! Report this Post to the Staff
NDCENT Pillar of the Community United States 530 Posts	Posted 01/24/2016 09:55 am That's a well done replica.We want to see more.Congrats! Report this Post to the Staff
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