1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-13, Salmon 10-G, W-520. Rarity-6-. IN at Bottom. Fine Details--Damage (PCGS).

68.9 grains. Pleasingly toned in warm, generally even pearl-gray, this piece displays considerable boldness to the tree. The peripheral legend on the obverse is legible apart from softness at left. The reverse is softer overall, date and denomination discernible but weak, peripheral legend incomplete with NEW E and AN DO boldest. A straight clip at 2 o'clock relative to the obverse interrupts an otherwise fairly round planchet, surfaces wavy and creased through centers from the rocker press. Light pitting, a touch of glossiness and a few wispy pin scratches are noted, but the PCGS qualifier for "Damage" seems overly harsh in our opinion. The rarity of the Noe-13 Oak Tree shilling variety is well acknowledged by collectors and even less than perfect examples such as this are in strong demand.

PCGS# 45362. NGC ID: 2ARL.

From the Muddy River Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of June 2017, lot 3001.