Lot 3
Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling 1652, Noe 1, Crosby 9-H. 70.4 grains. PCGS graded EF-45. An important example of this rare issue which boasts a clean planchet and well struck devices. The surfaces show scattered handling including some ancient pin scratches on the upper right of the obverse, and another scrape on the reverse on the L of ENGLAND. Pleasing antique silver toning on both sides adds to the appeal. The planchet is fairly round, and the strike is well centered with only the tops of a few of the peripheral letters run to the edge.
Thought to have been the first of the oak trees struck on the rocker dies, these are usually found with well rounded planchets and much better than average strikes, as seen here. As a type coin, this example would make an ideal purchase, as many other varieties are not only much rarer and more costly, but tend to come with more challenging planchets and weaker strikes. An impressive coin for the colonial specialist.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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