SpecieAmericana's Coin Album
ex. Lakehouse; Ex Heritage Oct. 2000, Lot 1. Newman 24-K "Period after GEORGIVS and seven strings on harp"
ex. Lakehouse; W-8800 "Plain Edge" "Our Cause is Just"
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** The cornerstone of the Specie Americana Collection and one of the most historically significant pieces in early American numismatics. Struck in pewter and attributed as Newman 2-C, this example retains strong detail, attractive original surfaces, and earned CAC approval for quality within the grade.
**CAC** ex. Furnace Run; N.12-X (W-6820 R2) 4 Cinquefoils
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1652 Oak Tree Threepence, Noe-25, Salmon 3-Ai, Rarity-6. The Noe-25 "No IN on Obverse" variety is among the scarcer Oak Tree Threepence issues and is significantly less frequently encountered than the more common Noe-27 and Noe-28 varieties. Rated Rarity-6, the variety is believed to survive in only a small number of examples. This specimen displays strong detail with attractive gunmetal-gray, russet, and olive-gold patina. Heritage Auctions noted the absence of significant abrasions and praised the coin's overall eye appeal. Only a handful of examples certified at this grade or finer.
1652 Oak Tree Threepence, Noe-25, Salmon 3-Ai, Rarity-6. The Noe-25 "No IN on Obverse" variety is among the scarcer Oak Tree Threepence issues and is significantly less frequently encountered than the more common Noe-27 and Noe-28 varieties. Rated Rarity-6, the variety is believed to survive in only a small number of examples. This specimen displays strong detail with attractive gunmetal-gray, russet, and olive-gold patina. Heritage Auctions noted the absence of significant abrasions and praised the coin's overall eye appeal. Only a handful of examples certified at this grade or finer.
1652 Oak Tree Sixpence, Noe-16, Salmon 1-A, Rarity-5. Ex Central States Signature Sale (Heritage 2011, Lot 5001) and The Poulos Family Collection, Part II. Heritage described the coin as a condition rarity, noting that Oak Tree sixpence examples graded above VF are seldom encountered. Residual mint luster remains visible beneath attractive rose, orange, and steel-blue toning.
1652 Pine Tree Sixpence, Noe-33, Salmon 2-B. This "Pellets at Trunk" variety is attributed as Noe-33 and displays the characteristic misaligned obverse die that gives the appearance of an off-center strike while leaving the reverse unusually well centered. This example exhibits attractive tan-brown and gunmetal-blue toning with strong overall eye appeal. Heritage Auctions described the coin as a Choice Very Fine specimen and noted the diagnostic die break within the date. .
1652 Pine Tree Sixpence, Noe-33, Salmon 2-B. This "Pellets at Trunk" variety is attributed as Noe-33 and displays the characteristic misaligned obverse die that gives the appearance of an off-center strike while leaving the reverse unusually well centered. This example exhibits attractive tan-brown and gunmetal-blue toning with strong overall eye appeal. Heritage Auctions described the coin as a Choice Very Fine specimen and noted the diagnostic die break within the date. .
ex L. Charney-Richard August; Crosby 3-B (Pop 3/0) Finest obtainable and most historically significant representative.
ex. Norweb-LaSarre-Martin; R-5; Miller 4.1K. Only 13 examples certified by PCGS for the variety.
1652 Oak Tree Shilling, Noe-7, Salmon 5-D, Rarity-5. Ex Richard August Collection. Broad 69.1 grain planchet with strong denomination and date visibility. Cataloged as a solid mid-grade representative of this challenging variety, with relatively few examples surviving above the VF grade level.
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1652 Oak Tree Shilling, Noe-7, Salmon 5-D, Rarity-5. Ex Richard August Collection. Broad 69.1 grain planchet with strong denomination and date visibility. Cataloged as a solid mid-grade representative of this challenging variety, with relatively few examples surviving above the VF grade level.
This example is attributed as Noe-30 and weighs 66 grains. This is currently the sole example graded at this level, with only three finer pieces reported by PCGS. The coin exhibits the distinctive hand-hammered characteristics that define Massachusetts silver. Despite its VF30 designation, this Pine Tree Shilling displays unusually strong eye appeal for the grade. The broad planchet and well-centered strike preserve a complete date, denomination, and sharply defined Pine Tree motif. Original silver-gray surfaces exhibit the natural appearance expected of a coin that circulated more than three centuries ago. The bold "1652 XII" reverse and clear tree detail make this an especially attractive specimen.
This example is attributed as Noe-30 and weighs 66 grains. This is currently the sole example graded at this level, with only three finer pieces reported by PCGS. The coin exhibits the distinctive hand-hammered characteristics that define Massachusetts silver. Despite its VF30 designation, this Pine Tree Shilling displays unusually strong eye appeal for the grade. The broad planchet and well-centered strike preserve a complete date, denomination, and sharply defined Pine Tree motif. Original silver-gray surfaces exhibit the natural appearance expected of a coin that circulated more than three centuries ago. The bold "1652 XII" reverse and clear tree detail make this an especially attractive specimen.
ex. Richard August; 66 gr. Noe-30 Census; sole VF30 example; only 3 finer.
1662 Oak Tree Twopence, Large 2, Noe-33, Salmon 1-B, Rarity-5. This example is attributed to the Large 2 variety, a group of closely related die states classified by Salmon as 1-B. Specialists distinguish the individual Noe varieties by the strength and progression of a horizontal die crack extending through the date. This example displays attractive deep steel-gray toning and a generally consistent strike. As typical for the series, the hand-hammered planchet is irregular in shape with natural raggedness along portions of the edge. The coin remains well-preserved for the type, retaining strong overall detail and pleasing eye appeal.
1662 Oak Tree Twopence, Large 2, Noe-33, Salmon 1-B, Rarity-5. This example is attributed to the Large 2 variety, a group of closely related die states classified by Salmon as 1-B. Specialists distinguish the individual Noe varieties by the strength and progression of a horizontal die crack extending through the date. This example displays attractive deep steel-gray toning and a generally consistent strike. As typical for the series, the hand-hammered planchet is irregular in shape with natural raggedness along portions of the edge. The coin remains well-preserved for the type, retaining strong overall detail and pleasing eye appeal.