Massachusetts Coinage ** 2010 ANA EXHIBIT **
Oak Tree Twopence
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
EARLY AMERICAN - PRE-DECLARATION 1616-1775 |
| Item Description: |
2P 1662 SMALL 2 OAK TREE MASSACHUSETTS (12.0gr.) |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 62 |
| Owner: |
NGC EXHIBIT |
Owner Comments:
Numismatic scholar Walter Breen estimated that from 5,000 to 10,000 examples may have been coined of the Oak Tree two pence, though no such records have been located. Issued between 1662 and 1667, this is the only Massachusetts tree issue to not bear the date 1652. The specimen presented here features a Small 2 in its date. Well centered, and with nearly full legends, this coin is extremely rare in such fine condition. It weighs exactly 12 grains and exhibits lustrous surfaces overlaid with deep gold and iridescent toning. In all likelihood, this is the finest example known.