Lot 1
Massachusetts Oak Tree Twopence 1662, N-31, Cr-1-A3, R-6. 8.6 grains. PCGS graded AU-53. 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. PCGS has graded 8 as such, with just 10 graded higher.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
From the Paul Arthur Norris Collection.
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| Realized $3,680 |
