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Massachusetts "Oak Tree" Silver Coins

Base

About This Coin

Massachusetts Oak Tree silver coins were struck at the Boston mint by John Hull and Robert Sanderson from approximately 1660 to 1667 in threepence, sixpence, and shilling denominations. They succeeded the Willow Tree series and preceded the Pine Tree coins.

Specifications

Series

Massachusetts Silver Coins (1652-1662)

Designer

John Hull / Robert Sanderson

Edge

Irregular (hand-cut planchet)

About This Coin

Specifications

Strike Types & Varieties(15)

1652 Shilling Oak Tree

1652 Shilling Oak Tree - "In" at Bottom

1652 Shilling Oak Tree - "In" at Left

1652 Shilling Oak Tree - ANDO

1652 Shilling Oak Tree - Ghost

1652 Shilling Oak Tree - Spiny Tree

1652 Sixpence Oak Tree

1652 Sixpence Oak Tree - 'IN' on Obverse

1652 Sixpence Oak Tree - 'IN' on Reverse

1652 Threepence Oak Tree

1652 Threepence Oak Tree - "In" on Obverse

1652 Threepence Oak Tree - No "In" on Obverse

1662 Twopence Oak Tree

1662 Twopence Oak Tree - Large 2

1662 Twopence Oak Tree - Small 2