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Colonial Coinage
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1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling Noe-10 Rar-
ity-6+ PCGS "Genuine" VF Details, Damage
. Attrac-
tive glossy light to medium gray. The surfaces are smooth
and the designs are nicely centered on the planchet. The
only significant mark is a thin vertical scratch in the field
left of the date and denomination, and this scratch has
been lightly smoothed to minimize its appearance. The Oak
Tree was delicately carved into the die resulting in the
"Ghost Tree" label applied to the variety, but the other
designs and legends on both sides are strong. A decent
example of this very rare variety. Listed on page 39 in the
"Redbook." The "Ghost Oak Tree" type and weight of 67.28
grains are shown on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value .............................................. $1,000-UP
2
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-26 Rarity-5
Small Planchet
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PCGS graded VF-25
. Glossy medium gray
with light silvery gray toning on the devices. Excellent eye
appeal. The only mark is a thin scratch down through the lower
right branch of the tree. Struck slightly off center to K-4 leaving
a few letters of the legend partially off the planchet, but the
Pine Tree, date, and denomination are all bold. Late die state.
An attractive mid-grade example of this famous early colonial
issue. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight listed as 66.4
grains on the PCGS label.
Estimated Value .................................................... $2,500-UP
3
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Threepence Noe-36 Rar-
ity-4 NCS graded VG Details, Plugged
. Glossy light grayish
steel and medium gray. Most of the designs are consistent with
a grade of Fine or better, but the planchet is uneven causing
many of the designs on the tree side to be worn smooth. The
date, denomination, all of NEW ENGLAND, and most of the Pine
Tree are clear. The only significant defect is a tiny and barely
visible plug through the top of the first S in MASATHVSETS. This
variety does not have pellets on either side of the tree trunk,
and this feature is indicated on the NCS label along with the
weight (15.8 grains). Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value .......................................................$500-UP
4
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Threepence Noe-36 Rar-
ity-4 VG-7
. The sharpness is considerably better where the
designs were properly impressed, but this piece has been bur-
nished to minimize roughness. The roughness most likely is a
result of having been lost in soil or some other unfriendly envi-
ronment for many years. Both sides show myriad fine hairline
scratches left behind by the burnishing, and traces of corrosion
can be found on both sides. The protected areas are dark steel
gray mixed with some chocolate tones while the highpoints are
a lighter shade of silvery gray. The date, denomination, and
Pine Tree are clear as is most of NEW ENGLAND. The obverse
(tree side) was badly misaligned to K-6 while the reverse was
nicely positioned on the planchet. Far from perfect but the criti-
cal elements are strong. Weight 16.7 grains. Listed on page 39
in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value .......................................................$500-UP
5
1723 Rosa Americana Twopence with Crowned Rose
Breen-92
.
PCGS graded AU-55
. Glossy steel brown and light
chocolate with traces of golden tan in protected areas on both
sides. The only defect is a faint hairline scratch from the rim at
K-2 to the nose and cheek, but this mark is barely visible. The 3
in the date appears to be over a 2, but there is a bit of dirt in
the way of a clear view. Variety with a stop after the X in REX
but none following the date. Listed on page 43 in the "Red-
book."
Estimated Value .......................................................$600-UP
6
Trio of Colonial Coppers
. Includes 1723 Woods Hibernia
Halfpenny VF20 sharpness net VG7 for corrosion, 1760 Voce
Populi Nelson-10 Rarity-5 G6, and 1788 Massachusetts Cent
Counterfeit/Copy VF30. Lot of 3 coins.
Estimated Value .......................................................$100-UP
