 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Oak Tree Sixpence. N.22, Cr.1b-D. R-5. 34.4 gns. Extremely Fine. A lovely example, on a par with Hain's best and nicer than almost every other one seen. Both the obverse and reverse of this interesting piece are a rich deep coin silver gray in color. Both sides are fully struck on the flan even though the piece is distinctly oval in shape. On the obverse the tree and shrubs are clear and there is partial root structure visible to the naked eye. The letters in the legend around the periphery on this side are mostly sharp and are all fully legible. On the reverse the denomination and date are clear and the letters in the legend around are sharp and bold. Despite the oval shape of the flan the piece is fully centered. There are no important defects requiring mention. A couple of light circulation marks as expected from the grade and the wrinkling in the planchet is typical of the entire type and is a function of the way these were made.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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