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1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling IN at Bottom

Noe-14 Rarity-4 PCGS graded VF20

. Attractive glossy

medium silvery gray with slightly darker gray toning in pro-

tected areas. The surfaces are smooth and void of any notable

defects other than an obvious planchet fissure (as struck) at the

rim passing through the I in IN. The obverse is slightly mis-

aligned to K-6 leaving a couple letters tight to the edge of the

planchet. The reverse is nicely centered and those legends are

complete. Late die state with swelling and die scaling across the

middle of the obverse weakening much of the Oak Tree. Weight

70.9 grains. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook."

Estimated Value .....................................................$2,000-UP

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Sixpence IN on Obverse

Noe-22 Rarity-5 ANACS graded VF20 Details, Damaged

Glossy medium to dark gray with lighter steel gray toning on the

devices. Both sides are unevenly worn thanks to a few dents

and resulting bends in the planchet, and a glass reveals fine

scratches that are mostly lost in the toning plus two lines of tiny

impressions left of the date. The date is easily readable but the

V in the denomination is lost. The obverse (tree side) is off cen-

ter to K-1 but the reverse is reasonably well centered on the

planchet. Far from perfect but still an acceptable example of

this tough denomination of the Oak Tree type. Weight 32.7

grains. The attribution is noted on the ANACS label. Listed on

page 39 in the "Redbook."

Estimated Value .....................................................$1,000-UP

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Threepence All 3 S' s

Backwards Noe-23 Rarity-6 PCGS Genuine, Good

Details, Damage

. Frosty light to medium silvery gray with

darker steel gray toning in some of the protected areas. The

strike is uneven with some of the details of Fine sharpness while

others are faint or missing. The date and denomination are

clear and significant portions of the legends are visible on both

sides (including two of the three backwards S' s). The only

notable marks are an "X" lightly scratched across both sides.

The PCGS label incorrectly identifies this as a "2 Pence" dated

"1662" with a "Large 2." Since the date and denomination are

so clear on the coin, I suspect this was an administrative error

in producing the label. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook."

Estimated Value ....................................................... $600-UP

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Threepence All 3 S' s Cor-

rect Noe-25 Rarity-6 PCGS graded VG10

. Glossy medium

gray and steel. The surfaces are a bit uneven and the tops of

some of the legends are off the planchet, but overall the eye

appeal is nice for the grade. The only notable marks are a scuff

of old scratches near the rim right of the date. The date and

denomination are complete and easily readable, and most of

the Oak Tree remains visible. A decent example of the denomi-

nation. The PCGS label identifies this as a "2 Pence" dated

"1662" and with a "Large 2," none of which is correct. Another

administrative error that PCGS (most likely) will be happy to

correct for free. Listed on page 38 in the "Redbook."

Estimated Value ....................................................$1,000-UP

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Threepence All 3 S' s Cor-

rect Noe-26 Rarity-7 PCGS Genuine, Good Details, Dam-

age

. Slightly glossy light silvery gray and steel. The surfaces

are uneven, as are the details, with many elements showing

Fine or better sharpness while others are weak or smooth. The

date and denomination are complete and clear, and most of the

Oak Tree remains visible (though not strong). A dig or dent on

the first N in ENGLAND is the only notable mark. The PCGS label

incorrectly shows this is dated "1662" and is a "2 Pence"

denomination. I am rather confident PCGS would be willing to

correct the label error free of charge. Listed on page 38 in the

"Redbook."

Estimated Value .......................................................$600-UP

1662 Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence Small 2 Noe-

29 Rarity-6+ PCGS graded VF35

. Frosty bright silvery gray

with slightly darker silvery gray toning in protected areas. The

surfaces are a bit uneven but there does not appear to be any

damage or other indications that would explain the wavy

appearance. The obverse (tree side) is slightly misaligned to K-7

while the reverse is centered on the planchet (both normal for

the variety). The 2 in the date is only partially visible thanks to a

wave on the top of that digit, but everything else is clear. In fact

there is very little actual wear on this piece, only the highpoints

displaying any friction at all. A nice example of this tiny silver

coin authorized for minting in 1662 by representatives of the

Massachusetts Bay Colony. Weight 10.03 grains. Listed on page

38 in the "Redbook."

Estimated Value ....................................................$1,500-UP