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Obverse of 1662 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Twopence - Noe 31     Reverse of 1662 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Twopence - Noe 31

  
1662 MASSACHUSETTS
"OAK TREE" TWOPENCE -
NOE 31

Rarity: Very Rare

Images courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.

Significant examples:
PCGS AU-53 (illustrated above).  Ex - Paul Arthur Norris - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Pre-Long Beach Sale", September 23 & 24, 2002, Lot 3, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "This coin was struck on a nicely round, but rough planchet. Toned a medium gray color, and well balanced. The date is weak on the reverse due to the die state, which shows the expected crack at the top of the 2 to the A in ENGLAND. On balance, the coin is well struck, but trace weakness can be found on some letters and on the lower portion of the oak tree. Rare and seldom offered, the Twopence is desired by type and variety specialists. Struck on a light planchet, but still within the expected range for these. The surfaces are without handling problems, aside from the roughness noted in the fields. The exact die state is difficult to determine because of the roughness...", not sold - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc. "The Benson Collection, Part III", February 24-25, 2003, Lot 1, illustrated, sold for $3,680.00

Recent appearances:
"PCGS XF-40" (illustrated below).  Ex - Early American History Auctions, Inc. Mail Bid Sale, August 24, 2002, Lot 884, where it was described as follows: "1662 MA "Oak Tree" Twopence, Noe 31, PCGS graded XF-40. 9.3 grains. Original silver-gray colors. Slightly off-center on the obverse and well-centered on the reverse. The planchet has a slightly wavy appearance, most likely from the worn state of the dies. Overall, a nice example of John Hull's smallest denomination.", unsold - Early American History Auctions, Inc. Mail Bid Sale, December 7, 2002, Lot 909

PCGS VF-35.  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries "The Rarities Sale", July 31, 2002, Lot 1, "...10.2 grains...", illustrated, sold for $2,300.00

Sources and/or recommended reading:
Sydney P. Noe, "The Silver Coinage of Massachusetts"

Obverse of 1662 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Twopence - Noe 31     Reverse of 1662 Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Twopence - Noe 31

Images courtesy of Early American History Auctions, Inc.
  

 

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