✅ SOLVED Can anyone ID this coin please?

[lenmac65]

Anyone have any ideas what this “coin” might be, assuming it is a coin? It is about the size of a modern U.S. small cent. On one side I can make out what I think is an N and a clover. (The clover seems to be part of a crown. There is also a pellet just before the letter N.). On the other side, there is a circle with several letters inside it, including an L and S (and maybe an E before the S). Along the edge I think I see a D, C, O and an 8. I dug it at a former homesite where I previously found a 1/2 real from the late 1700s and several U.S. large cents from the early 1800s. I know this “coin” is trash, but my curiosity is getting to me. Any help would be most appreciated. Thanks!

 

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[lenmac65]

It kind of reminds me of a trade farthing.

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I am leaning more and more toward a trade farthing. Thanks again for the comment and opinion.

 

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[pepperj]

I am leaning more and more toward a trade farthing. Thanks again for the comment and opinion.

I've dug a few in England and the inner ring reminded me of them.
Lots of varieties though.

 

[Bramblefind]

Hi - Did you find this in Massachusetts? Cool find! I think it is a Schiling of Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States / Denmark).

Here's the Numista page -

1 Schilling - Christian Albert, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Detailed information about the coin 1 Schilling, Christian Albert, Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

en.numista.com

I took an image from Worthpoint to mark a comparison -

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition! | #542997912

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition ! The Coin in the Photos is the coin you will receive.. Hello, I'm a long time E Bay seller with over 11 years of experience,a

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Retired Sarge]

Hi - Did you find this in Massachusetts? Cool find! I think it is a Schiling of Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States / Denmark).

Here's the Numista page -

1 Schilling - Christian Albert, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Detailed information about the coin 1 Schilling, Christian Albert, Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

en.numista.com

I took an image from Worthpoint to mark a comparison -

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition! | #542997912

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition ! The Coin in the Photos is the coin you will receive.. Hello, I'm a long time E Bay seller with over 11 years of experience,a

www.worthpoint.com

Wow, I do believe we have a match/winner here!

I looked myself blind without finding anything close to help the OP on a possible ID!

 

[lenmac65]

Hi - Did you find this in Massachusetts? Cool find! I think it is a Schiling of Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States / Denmark).

Here's the Numista page -

1 Schilling - Christian Albert, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Detailed information about the coin 1 Schilling, Christian Albert, Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

en.numista.com

I took an image from Worthpoint to mark a comparison -

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition! | #542997912

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition ! The Coin in the Photos is the coin you will receive.. Hello, I'm a long time E Bay seller with over 11 years of experience,a

www.worthpoint.com

You got it!!! Amazing job on the ID, as I did not give you much to work with, and that seems like a somewhat obscure coin. Thank you so much for the ID and images, as the curiosity was killing me. I never would’ve guessed this was silver, and now wonder if there is a way to clean it up better. And yes, I did find this in Massachusetts. Thanks again. I will mark this one as solved.

 

[lenmac65]

Wow, I do believe we have a match/winner here!

I looked myself blind without finding anything close to help the OP on a possible ID!

Thank you for your time and effort on my behalf. I appreciate all the helpful and knowledgeable folks on this site.

 

[unclemac]

that's what we are here for! Nice ID, and when you notice the date range (and where it was found), it also is a great example of what colonists had to go through to create and kick start an economy, while their European masters sat back laughing and ignored them. .... who's laughing now!!!!

 

[grasshopper]

Hi - Did you find this in Massachusetts? Cool find! I think it is a Schiling of Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp (German States / Denmark).

Here's the Numista page -

1 Schilling - Christian Albert, Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp

Detailed information about the coin 1 Schilling, Christian Albert, Duchy of Schleswig-Holstein-Gottorp, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data

en.numista.com

I took an image from Worthpoint to mark a comparison -

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition! | #542997912

Schleswig Holstein Gottorp~Silver 1682 1-Schillbes in Very Nice Condition ! The Coin in the Photos is the coin you will receive.. Hello, I'm a long time E Bay seller with over 11 years of experience,a

www.worthpoint.com

Great ID!!!!

 

[lenmac65]

that's what we are here for! Nice ID, and when you notice the date range (and where it was found), it also is a great example of what colonists had to go through to create and kick start an economy, while their European masters sat back laughing and ignored them. .... who's laughing now!!!!

Thanks!

 

[lenmac65]

It looks like a shilling.

You were right!

 

[lenmac65]

it isn't silver is it?

Turns out is was silver. I never would have guessed based on its appearance. Sorry for steering you wrongly. Thanks for your comments and efforts.