Massachusetts Coinage ** 2010 ANA EXHIBIT **
Oak Tree Shilling
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
EARLY AMERICAN - PRE-DECLARATION 1616-1775 |
| Item Description: |
1S 1652'IN'BOT OAK TREE MASSACHUSETTS CHAPMAN (68.8gr.) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 66 |
| Owner: |
NGC EXHIBIT |
Owner Comments:
The chronology of the Massachusetts silver coinage is not known with absolute certainty, but the Oak Tree pieces are believed to have been issued roughly 1652-62. This wonderful specimen of Noe-5 is immediately identifiable by having letter N of IN centered directly beneath the tree. Weighing 68.8 grains, this handsome gem is well centered and boldly struck, always rare features in these early coins. Toned to a fine pewter color, this beauty carries an illustrious pedigree. It appeared in the Chapman Bros. very first auction sale in 1879, and it is a gem of unsurpassed quality.