1748-- (Unknown) Early - French Colonies

Coin / United States of America / 1748 / Unknown / Early - French Colonies / 1s (One Shilling)

This coin is a fascinating piece of history, belonging to the category of coins associated with the early French colonies and produced during the year 1748. Despite its classification under the US dollar currency (USD), it originates from a time when the territories were heavily influenced by French colonial presence in North America. The coin lacks a mint mark, and the specific minting location remains unknown, which adds an air of mystery to its provenance. It is categorized as an "Other / Varied" denomination, indicating that it does not fit neatly into conventional standards of currency classification during that period. Notably, the coin's physical attributes are all recorded as zero, including width, height, diameter, weight, and any currency amount. This could suggest that the coin is either a numismatic reference or simply not available for physical examination. Its production type is classified as "Mint Strike," meaning it was intended for circulation, but with a mintage noted as zero, this raises questions about whether it was ever officially produced or distributed. This piece represents a unique intersection of American and French colonial history and is of particular interest to collectors of early colonial coins and numismatic enthusiasts looking for rare finds from this pivotal era.