 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Oak Tree Sixpence. N.22, Cr.1b-D. R-5. 34.5 gns. Choice Extremely Fine. An outstanding specimen. One of the finest seen: beaten by the Unc. Joe Lasser displayed at the 1991 ANS Exhibition and the near runner up Norweb coin, but better than every other one seen by the cataloguer including the nice example in the next lot and the best of Hain's three. The obverse and reverse are both a light coin silver gray with gorgeous iridescent gold, pale blue and very delicate rose toning showing. There are traces of original mint lustre visible in some places. On the obverse the tree is mostly sharp, bold and both shrubs and root structure can be seen. The letters in the legend around on this side are a little tight at the top due to the off-centering but are still fully present on the flan and completely legible.
The reverse is much better centered as appears to be the case for most Oak Tree denominations. There are no important defects requiring mention, the piece is wholesome and near pristine.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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