The Small Planchet Pine Tree shillings were the last coins struck at the Massachusetts Mint. Lavender-gray toned surfaces reveal touches of underlying luster. Although concentrated areas of peripheral weakness are present the central devices are quite sharp, and the overall eye appeal is quite strong.
An extremely desirable colonial issue struck in England, these were imported to the colonies around 1781. This coin is of exceptional quality for the issue as well as the grade level!
Desirable Colonial in Mint State with boldly struck, attractive surfaces! A pale touch of blue highlights the devices beautifully.
Lovely milk chocolate brown with subtle blue highlights.
Rich rosy-brown and bright orange mingle over satiny, well-preserved surfaces to create a choice, eye appealing piece.
An eye-catching example rarely encountered with full red surfaces! Sharply struck and delightfully distraction-free this piece glows with original mint orange-red color.
Choice milk chocolate color and hard surfaces.
A well-struck and nicely defined Colonial era issue.
A series/type that has been growing in popularity and demand.
A handsome example despite the typical light porosity.
PCGS# 800826. Pop 1 with only 4 examples graded finer.
These tokens are British and were never circulated in America; however, their mention of Benjamin Franklin lands them in the U.S. colonial category. The press on this coin, often called a Franklin press, is believed to be what Ben Franklin used during his time in London. Attractive mahogany brown surfaces are crisply defined and softly lustrous.
Popular issue with boldly lustrous reddish-brown surfaces, a sharp strike, and subtle blue and purple undertones.
An intriguing issue as the origin of these coins is not clear, it has long been considered a "Colonial" coin and possibly American's first dollar. New research has likely uncovered that the coin was actually struck in Germany as a commemorative token. This original XF example boasts pleasing gunmetal gray and olive color with nice remaining luster, especially around the date. Whatever its origins, this is still an absolutely choice example, a wonderful piece of history and a tangible reminder of the struggle that ensued against the British leading up to the formation of a proud nation, the United States of America.
PCGS #878904. A pleasing example of this major type! The Newman 1-B is most available variety of the historically significant Cross After Date Fugio coppers. Clearly defined with pleasing orange-brown coloration. A pair of prominent planchet flaws near the upper reverse border is noted but the overall eye appeal is strong.
Listed in the Guide Book of U.S. Coins (2007 Ed, page 50-51) as Billon Coinage. These coins were struck by France as general issues for Colonial usage in the New World.
