Sure looks real? 1652 NE Three pence

[ozzysdad]

Sure look's real? 1652 NE Three pence

I have no idea how to distinguish whether it's real or a forgery? The only references i am able to find are of little use. Since there are only 2 known and one is holed. I need to find something in regard's to the diameter, weight and thickness. It is definately silver, has the appearance of sterling and is very thin and about 18mm.

 

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[jeff of pa]

Re: Sure look's real? 1652 NE Three pence

The Most Likely reason There are Only 2 Known, Is because all the Others? Are in The Ground Lost.

Your Right Tho, CONDITION says Fake.
THE LACK OF A HOLE ALSO SAYS FAKE.

? ?HOWEVER the ONLY way I know to Confirm is one of the Gradeing Services.

? ? ?GOOD LUCK,

And CONGRATS !!!!!! Either way.

Very Cool Find.

jeff

 

[JakePhelps]

Re: Sure look's real? 1652 NE Three pence

Do you have a pick of the other 2 examples? Where was it found??

 

[savage59]

Re: Sure look's real? 1652 NE Three pence

sorry to say you have a nice KNOCK OFF coin. i got one the same as yours at our local flea-market. its real thin and has a nice silver ring to ot when droped on a hard surface. i had it checked out by ana. the give away is the off set letter N. most likley made in the early 1960s before the forgy act. now they are by law have to stamp replica or somthing to that affect on the coins. HH-!

 

[treasurekidd]

Re: Sure look's real? 1652 NE Three pence

Here's the best info I could find on them:

http://www.coinfacts.com/colonial_coins/massachusetts_silver/1652_new_england_shilling.htm