1652 6P Oak Tree, 'IN' on Obverse MS(PCGS#45360)

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6309

Grade

AG3

Price

2,585

Lot Description

1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony Oak Tree Sixpence. Noe-17, W-370. Rarity-6+. IN on Obverse. AG-3 (PCGS). 32.8 grains. Medium steel-gray with golden-gray highlights. Well-worn but not noticeably marked on the obverse, legend weak in several places, tree details weak as well, reverse legend weak in several places, denomination weak, date bold, noticeable scratches at 7 o'clock within the beaded circle, another in the field at the 9 o'clock position. A rare variety in any grade. PCGS# 45360. Provenance: From the Third Annual C4 Convention Sale, November 1997, lot 5. Lot tag included.