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Interesting, Beautiful, Historical
To my knowledge, the best representation of authentic historical colonial coins out there.
Excellent item & low price = Value to you
Your satisfaction guaranteed
What you are bidding on is a replica of an original coin. These replicas were made by taking an impression from original coins in private collections or from various museums and historical sites. These reproductions are cast in pewter alloy, which resemble the weight and feel of the originals. They are electroplated in copper, nickel (silver) or real gold. Then they are antiqued and hand-burnished to faithfully duplicate the rich appearance of the old coins. These replicas look old and the unique way they are created means that no two replicas look exactly alike, just like you would expect from the real coins.
An authentic colonial coin could sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars. In the case of the Willow Tree Shilling, the value for an original coin would be around $125,000 in Fine to Very Fine condition. Here is your opportunity to have a replica of an actual colonial coin at a significant fraction of the cost.
These handsome replicas make distinctive gifts and memorabilia for historic occasions. They will also serve as valuable teaching aids and provide interesting exhibits.
Willow Tree Shilling - 1652
The Willow Tree series of silver coins minted by the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were made bearing a 1652 date in defiance of an order by King Charles II not to make any metal coinage in the colonies. (They were actually minted between 1653 and 1660.) In 1682 all minting ceased and the general assembly established the Spanish Pieces of eight as the current money of New England. The Willow Tree coins were stamped on wide, thin planchets and were minted in denominations of shilling, sixpence and threepence. They were frequently bent and superstitiously worn around the neck to ward off the curse of witches. Many coins bearing teeth marks still exist. The obverse features a willow tree with the words, “Massachusetts”. On the reverse, “1652” and the denomination in Roman numerals is surrounded by “New England An Dom”.
Auction Details
Payment is expected within three days from the end of the auction. If paying by check or money order, please put in mail within three days of the auction end and let us know so that we may get your order ready. We will ship by the next day of receiving cleared payment. For checks that may be 5-7 days after receipt.
Shipping & handling costs include the cost of postage, packaging, and related costs to get the replica to you. Our shipping and handling costs are very low. Compare to others selling the same or like products.
We offer combined shipping so as to pass on our shipping savings on to you. Let us know if you are going to be bidding on several items so that we can wait to send the invoice. Please wait for our invoice so that we may include those shipping savings.
Returns are accepted. We want you to be happy. You have seven days to return the item, no questions asked. However, buyer must pay for return shipping.
Look at our other auctions. We sell many varieties of replicas and will be adding new ones in the future. We occasionally have auctions where we combine replicas in lots and sets to save you money.
Hobby Protection Act
The replicas in this auction are marked with the word copy on one side. (see pictures) It is usually obvious but sometimes it is weak. The The Hobby Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2101, et. seq., requires manufacturers of imitation numismatic items to mark plainly and permanently such items with the word "copy." Failure to do so may constitute an unfair or deceptive act or practice pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act.
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