1662 2P Oak Tree, Large 2 MS(PCGS#45356)

August 2019 ANA U.S. Coins Auction Rosemont, IL

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

470

Grade

VF25

Price

1,920

Lot Description

1662 Oak Tree Twopence. Noe-32, Salmon 1-B, W-240. Rarity-5. Large 2. VF-25 (PCGS). A charming mid grade example with splashes of charcoal-olive enlivening a base of pearl gray. The strike is a bit off center to 3 o'clock on the obverse, 9 o'clock on the reverse, although the entire design is fully appreciable despite softness of detail to the letters AND at the right reverse periphery. The planchet is slightly ovoid with a few shallow straight clips, light waviness just below center. Smooth in hand with no significant marks or other detractions, this is a handsome and desirable example of the Large 2 variety of Oak Tree twopence. The absence of a crack on the reverse above the letter W in NEW confirms the Noe-32 attribution. PCGS# 45356. NGC ID: 2ARE. Click here for certification details from PCGS.