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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, Spiny Tree XF45 NGC. Noe-14, W-530, Salmon 11a-Gi, R.4. 71.8 grains. A scarce and distinctive Guide Book variety named after the many short projections from the tree branches. The present Choice XF example is minimally abraded and features a crisp and consistent strike. The legends are complete except for small portions of the obverse peripheral letters between 3 and 7 o'clock. The rocker press wave characteristic of early Massachusetts silver is evident as a slight bulge near the center of the tree. Noe-14 was one of the final die varieties struck prior to the introduction of the Pine Tree subtype, circa-1667. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom XF45 NGC. Noe-9, W-500, Salmon 7-E, R.5. 69.0 grains. This impressive example has unmarked surfaces and attractive chestnut-gold and gunmetal-blue toning. All legends are complete and the obverse centering is ideal. The mint-made clips affect the upper portion of the reverse outer beaded circle, which causes the reverse to appear slightly off center toward 12 o'clock. A planchet wave, as struck, passes beneath the date and through the upper branches of the tree. Minor horizontal creases accompany the wave. The strike is generally sharp with minor softness noted near 6 o'clock. A very scarce Noe variety, distinctive for a broad tree trunk and a widely separated date and denomination. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $9,400.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom XF45 NGC. Noe-9, W-500, Salmon 7-E, R.5. 69.0 grains. This impressive example has unmarked surfaces and attractive chestnut-gold and gunmetal-blue toning. All legends are complete and the obverse centering is ideal. The mint-made clips affect the upper portion of the reverse outer beaded circle, which causes the reverse to appear slightly off center toward 12 o'clock. A planchet wave, as struck, passes beneath the date and through the upper branches of the tree. Minor horizontal creases accompany the wave. The strike is generally sharp with minor softness noted near 6 o'clock. A very scarce Noe variety, distinctive for a broad tree trunk and a widely separated date and denomination. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $9,400.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom AU53 NGC. Noe-7, W-480, Salmon 5-D, R.6. 68.2 grains. Ample glimpses of mint gloss confirm that this Oak Tree shilling has witnessed only light early American circulation. The tan-brown surfaces display a wave near the top of the tree, an artifact of its rocker press production. A minor flan crack is present at 12:30, but post-strike contact is absent aside from a trivial pinscratch to the right of the tree trunk. Mint-made clips affect the tops of several letters. Evenly and crisply struck except for minor weakness near 12 o'clock. For a Noe-7, the die state is intermediate, without the often-seen break beneath the 2 in the date, though the break near the N in AN DOM is well advanced. The teardrop-shaped break left of the tree trunk is usual for Noe-7, as are the narrow breaks near the D in ENGLAND. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall; later, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. This piece has Dr. Hall's accompanying small round collector ticket. Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom AU53 NGC. Noe-7, W-480, Salmon 5-D, R.6. 68.2 grains. Ample glimpses of mint gloss confirm that this Oak Tree shilling has witnessed only light early American circulation. The tan-brown surfaces display a wave near the top of the tree, an artifact of its rocker press production. A minor flan crack is present at 12:30, but post-strike contact is absent aside from a trivial pinscratch to the right of the tree trunk. Mint-made clips affect the tops of several letters. Evenly and crisply struck except for minor weakness near 12 o'clock. For a Noe-7, the die state is intermediate, without the often-seen break beneath the 2 in the date, though the break near the N in AN DOM is well advanced. The teardrop-shaped break left of the tree trunk is usual for Noe-7, as are the narrow breaks near the D in ENGLAND. Ex: Dr. Thomas Hall; later, Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. This piece has Dr. Hall's accompanying small round collector ticket. Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling XF45 NGC. Noe-6, W-480, Salmon 4-D, R.7. 72.6 grains. This rare variety generally exhibits an advanced die state on the obverse, with portions of the central area displaying a large die clash, as is the case with this Choice XF specimen. Most of the trunk as well as the inner lower left tree branch are impacted as a result. The left portion of the planchet is clipped, as viewed from the obverse, and a planchet flaw appears near the position of the U. The surfaces display creamy gray and gold hues, and the center dot remains clearly visible on this example. Both sides reveal a number of thin marks, but they are largely toned over and blend in with the surface coloration. Ex: Robert A. Vlack; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $11,162.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling XF45 NGC. Noe-6, W-480, Salmon 4-D, R.7. 72.6 grains. This rare variety generally exhibits an advanced die state on the obverse, with portions of the central area displaying a large die clash, as is the case with this Choice XF specimen. Most of the trunk as well as the inner lower left tree branch are impacted as a result. The left portion of the planchet is clipped, as viewed from the obverse, and a planchet flaw appears near the position of the U. The surfaces display creamy gray and gold hues, and the center dot remains clearly visible on this example. Both sides reveal a number of thin marks, but they are largely toned over and blend in with the surface coloration. Ex: Robert A. Vlack; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $11,162.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom MS65 NGC. Noe-4, W-460, Salmon 2-D, R.4. 72.6 grains. This is a remarkable Gem. Glossy medium brown surfaces are devoid of abrasions or planchet flaws. A consistently sharp strike is seen, with the solitary exception of the N in IN. The reverse is perfectly centered, and the obverse is only moderately misaligned toward 6 o'clock. The exceptional quality of the present piece easily exceeds any of the three examples of Noe-4 from the October 2005 John J. Ford, Jr. Stack's auction, or any of the three examples of the variety from the January 2002 Hain Family Collection, which carried Norweb and Vlack pedigrees. The Newman example is comparable in quality to the Noe plate coin, called "the finest we know of" by Hodder in 2002. Among all IN at Bottom Oak Tree Shilling Noe varieties, the NGC Census is 1 in 65 and 2 finer (4/14). Although dated 1652, Oak Tree coinage was struck between 1660 and 1667. Numismatists long assumed that the 1652 date was sustained to make the coinage appear to have been struck during Oliver Cromwell's rule of England, when the Massachusetts colony lacked Royal oversight. However, the 1662 date on Oak Tree twopence contradicts that traditional belief, since Charles II assumed the British throne in 1660. Unlike the Virginia and Maryland colonies, the Massachusetts colony was never granted the right of coinage. The existence of Massachusetts silver coinage without any reference to the King of England could be interpreted as an act of defiance, or even as an assertion of independence, although colonists may have regarded the Boston Mint in purely commercial terms. Ex: Empire Coin Company; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105,750.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling MS64 NGC. Noe-1, W-430, Salmon 1-A, R.3. 71.4 grains. The Willow Tree design, used from approximately 1653 to 1660, gave way to the more simply styled Oak Tree design, minted from circa 1660 to 1667. The mighty oak tree is shown without leaves, possibly because the design was less complex for the engraver. Fewer doubling and related striking issues occurred with the new series. On this spectacular near-Gem example from the first issue of Oak Tree coinage, the legends on both sides begin at approximately 11 o'clock and the 2 in the date appears opposite the first N in ENGLAND, a diagnostic for this variety. Additional characteristics include the style of the obverse, with an elongated oval configuration at the center. As stated by Salmon, the reverse exhibits a "Superb large inscription, date, and denomination, which match the obverse inscription in quality and form, indicating a common engraver." Like many examples that have seen little or no circulation, this coin exhibits a center dot and guide line from the placement of the engraver's compass. This outstanding piece boasts nicely centered designs and sharp definition overall, with a few portions of the legends lacking full detail. Subtle shades of gold, sky blue, orange-peach, sea-green, and lavender, appear on the surfaces, enhancing this shilling's tremendous visual appeal. The reverse of this exceptional piece reveals a small dig to the left of the D in ENGLAND, serving as a pedigree marker. This historic piece of Massachusetts silver coinage will be a great addition to a fortunate collector's cabinet. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $82,250.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, IN at Bottom MS65 NGC. Noe-4, W-460, Salmon 2-D, R.4. 72.6 grains. This is a remarkable Gem. Glossy medium brown surfaces are devoid of abrasions or planchet flaws. A consistently sharp strike is seen, with the solitary exception of the N in IN. The reverse is perfectly centered, and the obverse is only moderately misaligned toward 6 o'clock. The exceptional quality of the present piece easily exceeds any of the three examples of Noe-4 from the October 2005 John J. Ford, Jr. Stack's auction, or any of the three examples of the variety from the January 2002 Hain Family Collection, which carried Norweb and Vlack pedigrees. The Newman example is comparable in quality to the Noe plate coin, called "the finest we know of" by Hodder in 2002. Among all IN at Bottom Oak Tree Shilling Noe varieties, the NGC Census is 1 in 65 and 2 finer (4/14). Although dated 1652, Oak Tree coinage was struck between 1660 and 1667. Numismatists long assumed that the 1652 date was sustained to make the coinage appear to have been struck during Oliver Cromwell's rule of England, when the Massachusetts colony lacked Royal oversight. However, the 1662 date on Oak Tree twopence contradicts that traditional belief, since Charles II assumed the British throne in 1660. Unlike the Virginia and Maryland colonies, the Massachusetts colony was never granted the right of coinage. The existence of Massachusetts silver coinage without any reference to the King of England could be interpreted as an act of defiance, or even as an assertion of independence, although colonists may have regarded the Boston Mint in purely commercial terms. Ex: Empire Coin Company; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $105,750.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
