 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Oak Tree Threepence. N.27, Cr.5-B, W.32. R-5. 14.3 gns. An attractive example. The Wurtzbach Plate Coin. Nicer than the Hain coin. Both sides are toned in deep gray. The tree on the front is mostly sharp and clear and some root and shrub detail can be seen. The legend around on this side is quite soft at right and lower left due to the state of the die (as seen on the preceding example, as well). On the reverse the center is sharp but the legend around is soft at the upper right and along most of the left side. The surface quality is a bit rough and irregular in appearance but this is entirely as made.
Ex Charles E. Clapp, Carl Wurtzbach, F.C.C. Boyd Collections.
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