Kagin’s Digital Launches Fractional Offering of the First Colonial Coin, Minted in 1652
Launched April 10 in partnership with Vici Network, the fractional offering attracted more than 70 participants, from seasoned collectors to enthusiasts, who purchased shares priced from $1,000 to $1,250. The asset was subsequently sold to Stephen Gill, President of Arizona Coin & Bullion and Lone Mountain Coin, for $650,000 USD, delivering shareholders an average return of 23% and an average IRR of 131% per share.
TIBURON, California, August 18, 2025
Kagin’s Digital is offering collectors, investors, and history enthusiasts the exclusive opportunity to own part of one of the most important coins in American history: the 1652 New England Shilling. Struck in Boston under the authority of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, this silver coin is recognized as the first colonial coin and a defining symbol of colonial independence. Only 150 shares are available.
This is the company’s second historic fractional offering, following the completed sale of the 1934 $100,000 U.S. Gold Certificate Specimen. All 500 shares were sold in just two months, and the physical note was subsequently sold for $650,000, delivering shareholders an average 23% return and 131% IRR per share.
Now, 150 shares starting at $2,000 each are available in the 1652 New England Shilling, Salmon 2-B, certified XF45 by PCGS. Fewer than 40 examples of this hand-struck rarity, with the simple “NE” on the obverse and “XII” on the reverse, are believed to survive, with most held in museum collections.
“The New England Shilling is more than a coin, it’s a tangible artifact of America’s earliest steps toward economic independence,” said Donald H. Kagin, Ph.D., president of Kagin’s Digital. “Following the overwhelming interest in our first fractional offering, we’re excited to once again invite people to own a stake in a rare and historically defining asset.”
The offering is available exclusively at https://kagins.digital/, with ownership secured and verified via blockchain technology. The coin will be on display at the ANA World’s Fair of Money in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (August 19–23, Booth #1015).
The fractional offering marked a milestone in numismatics, demonstrating how blockchain-based NFTs can securely and transparently enable fractional ownership of real-world assets. The model merges blockchain security with the ease of Web3 transactions and full regulatory compliance, making these high-value collectibles accessible to a wider range of participants.
About Kagin’s Digital
Merging blockchain technology with rare tangible assets, Kagin’s Digital enables fractional ownership of America’s most historic and unique artifacts. The company is operated by Kagin’s, Inc., a trusted leader in numismatics since 1933. For more information, visit https://kagins.digital/ or call Kagin’s Inc. at 888-852-4467.