pine tree shilling

noun

1. a silver coin minted in Massachusetts in the mid to late 17th century, named for the pine tree within a circle shown on the obverse side.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pine tree shilling¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

He said the coin is the "star of the collection", which also includes a Massachusetts "Pine Tree" shilling, two examples of "Continental Currency" pewter dollars dated 1776, a "Libertas Americana" bronze medal and several British hammered gold coins.

From BBC

In a Jan. 6 Vault, Rebecca Onion misstated that the pine tree shilling, a colonial-era coin, was “printed” in 1652.

From Slate

Among the items in the box were two dozen coins including a 1652 Pine Tree Shilling struck by colonists in defiance of England, a bronze medal portraying George Washington, a silver plate made by Revere, and colonial records and newspapers.

From Reuters

The old people were displeased with the match and cut Rebecca off with "one pine tree shilling."

From Project Gutenberg

Judge Sewall's first wife was Hannah Hull, the only daughter of Captain Hull of Pine Tree Shilling fame.

From Project Gutenberg