pine tree shilling
noun
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.
Origin of pine tree shilling
1An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Words Nearby pine tree shilling
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How to use pine tree shilling in a sentence
The old people were displeased with the match and cut Rebecca off with "one pine tree shilling."
The Loyalists of Massachusetts | James H. StarkThey were two old pieces of ringing Spanish silver, a tiny golden coin of Hindostan, a dime, and a pine-tree shilling.
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