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February 14-15 Coin Auction
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(1652) New England Shilling, Noe-III-C, 69.75 grs. PCGS graded EF-45. CAC. Exceptionally rare undated (1652) NE Shilling. Noe III-C, Salmon 3-D. Rarity-6+. 69.75 grains. There are believed to be a net of 16 examples known, but several are impounded in museums bringing to total down to 10 coins in private hands of this die pairing. The surfaces are glorious, with full definition on the simple devices. One minor scuff resides in the lower flourish if the N which hallmarks this specimen. A few planchet waves are present as well, par for the course on these rarely offered and historic coins. The patina includes the classical array of pale gold and a touch of pastel blue iridescence. In sum this is an exceptional example of this historic rarity.
Pedigree. Purchased from Lester Merkin on March 1, 1976.
Only 40 examples estimated to have survived according to PCGS Pop Report. Pop 3; 14 finer, 5 in 50, 4 in 53, 5 in 55. (PCGS # 13) Estimated Value $150,000 - UP
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1652 Oak Tree Shilling, IN at bottom, 71.60 grs. PCGS graded MS-65. Lovely toning, a wonderful example of oak tree shilling. This is a magnicent gem Oak Tree Shilling. IN at bottom. Noe-4, W-460, Salmon 2-D. 71.60 grains. Reverse alignment about 15 degrees counter clockwise. The oak tree fills the circle and is superbly struck up, with every nuance of the design crisp and bold. A loupe reveals the intricate die polish lines created when the dies were given their final touch up by the engraver, a feature that disappears after the briefest circulation. Here these minute details are preserved in their precision through well over three centuries of careful handling. Today the surfaces show delicate antique gold hues and glowing luster. The strike is bold and the eye appeal is remarkable.
The obverse strike is a bit off center as always seen toward 6 o'clock, but remains sharply defined, unusually so by the dies. The reverse is centered, as always on this die pair. Finding a Noe-4 this boldly struck is challenging enough, but add to this the superlative condition and you have a miraculous combination.
This example is the finest known Noe-4 and is destined for a superb collection of the historic and important Massachusetts coinage.
Pedigree: exhibited in ANS Collection in 1991 and from the Alan V. Weinberg Collection, Part III, Heritage.
Pop 1; the finest example graded at PCGS for the variety. (PCGS # 45362) Estimated Value $150,000 - UP
Ex. Weinberg.
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