Rare coin minted in Colonial New England sells for $350K+

A one shilling silver coin minted in Boston in 1652 sold for more than $350,000 at auction in London. Photo credit: Morton & Eden Ltd.
A one shilling silver coin minted in Boston in 1652 sold for more than $350,000 at auction in London. Photo credit: Morton & Eden Ltd.
A one shilling silver coin minted in Boston in 1652 sold for more than $350,000 at auction in London. Photo credit: Morton & Eden Ltd.

BOSTON (AP) – One of the first coins minted in Colonial New England, which was recently found among other coins in a candy tin, has sold at auction for more than $350,000, more than it was expected to get, the auctioneer said November 26.

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