LOT 2312
World Coins - USA Colonial - Massachusetts Bay Colony - 1662 - Oak Tree Twopence 1662 A.D.
Small date variety. Obv: oak tree in centre within beaded inner circle, MASATHVSETS legend around. Rev: blundered date over 'II' mark of value in centre within beaded inner circle, NEW ENGLAND legend around. A well toned example in very fine 'as found' condition.(0.73 grams.).
ProvenanceFound Antrim, UK.
LiteratureKM# 7.
FootnotesThe Oak Tree Twopence is the only denomination of early Massachusetts Bay Colony silver coinage to bear the date 1662, believed to be the year of its authorisation based on a court order dated 16th May 1662.
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LOT 2312
World Coins - USA Colonial - Massachusetts Bay Colony - 1662 - Oak Tree Twopence
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £4
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Circulated.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
