 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Oak Tree Shilling. N.1, Cr.9-H, W.20. R-3. 71.5 gns. About Uncirculated. The Crosby Plate I, 11 Plate Coin. A remarkable example of this variety. Gorgeous medium gray on the obverse with attractive iridescent rose toning; remarkable rainbow colors on the reverse: a combination of iridescent rose, gold, and pale blue. Original mint lustre can be seen in places on both sides but particularly on the reverse where the surface actually appears somewhat glossy. Very strong sharpness, the tree complete, root structure bold, internal trunk detail and shrubs beside clear.
On the reverse, central denomination and date very sharp. Slightly off center on the obverse to the top, most of MASATH run off the flan. On the reverse the piece was more properly centered, as expected from an N.1 Oak Tree shilling. No defects requiring specific mention, a near pristine specimen. Small collector's label affixed to the lower right portion of the central reverse, bearing the letter H (the Crosby reverse attribution letter). A rather remarkable specimen.
Ex Lorin G. Parmelee Collection (New York Coin & Stamp Company, June 25, 1890, lot 317); Hillyer Ryder, F.C.C. Boyd Collections.
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