 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Oak Tree Shilling. The Spiny Tree. N.14, Cr.7-B. R-4. 72.3 gns. Choice Very Fine.
A pretty specimen. The centers are toned in pale silver gray while the peripheries have iridescent blue, rose and spectacular light sea green around the peripheries. Good tree, both shrubs sharp and root structure bold. Letters in the legend around this side mostly sharp. Reverse quite sharp and bold as expected. Obverse a little off center to the bottom, tops of letters in that position off the flan. Reverse perfectly centered. Clear elongations visible above THV, artifacts of the striking process through the roller dies. No important defects requiring mention. Typical die states for a Noe-14.
Ex George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, June 25, 1912, lot 1927); F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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