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Auction 280 | Lot 5006 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling AU50 PCGS.. Noe-3, R.6. 70.4 grains. This is a high grade specimen of a rare variety of Massachusetts silver. There is a punch mark on the reverse which also made a mark on the obverse to the right of the tree. But the detail in some areas, especially on the tree, is terrific. The obverse is slightly off-center in the same direction as the Noe plate coin. This resulted in the bottom of the obverse showing evidence that the edge of the die was straight rather than round. This is perfectly consistent with the work of Richard Doty and Michael Hodder showing that a rocker press was used to mint these coins rather than a screw press. Listed on page 18 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 20)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5001 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence XF40 PCGS. Noe-31, R.6. 13.4 grains. With die breaks on reverse. The surfaces are somewhat granular and the centers are weak but lots of detail shows on this fairly dark piece. A rare variety, no example was in the 1991 ANS exhibit of Massachusetts silver from their collection and a number of private collections. This specimen is heavier than all 6(!) illustrated in Noe's monograph (they ranged from 10.1 to 11.9 grains).
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5002 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence XF40 Clipped Uncertified. Noe-31, R.6. 10.6 grains. Intermediate die state with the later stage of the die break than the other Twopence, but before the die was recut. These are the only dies used for the Oak Tree Twopence (though Noe's numbering system results in different die variety numbers for the same pair of dies), and these are the only Massachusetts silver dies dated 1662. As such, always in demand. This example has a well-centered reverse with virtually full legends. The obverse is somewhat off-center with only ATHVSET on the planchet. Slightly out of round, which may be the result of how the planchet was originally cut or a bit of clipping.
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5003 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence XF45 PCGS. Noe-34, R.6. 11.1 grains. From the late die state, recut reverse and the die break isn't obvious anymore. Choice but for weakness at 1-3 o'clock on the obverse and corresponding area of the reverse.
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5012 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet VF35 PCGS. Noe-2, R.2. 67.9 grains. Large planchet pine tree Shillings are always very popular. This coin has been bent and straightened with some minor loss of detail but only affecting small areas. Much of the obverse and almost all of the reverse remains strong. The planchets of these are quite thin to allow a Shilling's worth of silver to be made into such a large diameter coin. Listed on page 18 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet VF35 PCGS. Noe-10, R.3. 66.5 grains. The obverse used on both Noe-8 and 9 with the reverse of Noe-9 but recut. This variety has a quaint mix of both normal and backwards N's in the legends. Weakness is seen from 6 to 10 o'clock on the obverse and the corresponding area of reverse legend. The central devices and much of the legends are bold and clear. Nice surfaces except for some trivial pitting on part of the reverse. Actually a nicer coin than the description makes it sound.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5014 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet XF45 PCGS. Noe-8, R.3. 70.1 grains. From the early die state before any flaws developed. This variety is a distinct Red Book type, with the NE of New England merged into a single monogram. A few old scratches on the obverse have toned over long ago. The planchet has a touch of the waviness that shows that these were struck on a rocker press.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5016 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet Fine 15 Clipped Uncertified. Noe-29, R.3. 64.4 grains. Some clipping leaves a few letters mostly off the planchet. Dark but pleasing with some minor scratches.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5017 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF20 Clipped Uncertified. Noe-16, R.2. 52.9 grains. One of a couple of examples offered of this popular variety. Attractive but clipped so that the tops of about half the legends are off the planchet. This is from the later die state with die breaks beginning to develop on the left side of the pine tree, connecting some of the branches.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5018 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF30 PCGS. Noe-29, R.3. 72.7 grains. One of two examples of the variety with the D of ENGLAND recut over a backward D. Weakness is evident from 5-7 o'clock on the obverse and the corresponding area on the reverse, but mostly strong overall. The tops of NEW EN are off the planchet. Light gray with darker patina around legends and devices.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5019 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet VF30 PCGS. Noe-20, R.7. 65.7 grains. A rare variety, the cataloger of the Norweb collection knew of only three specimens. For the spectacular 1991 ANS exhibit of Massachusetts silver, the only specimen exhibited was the museum's own (one of the mentioned in the Norweb catalog). This specimen is from a somewhat earlier die state than the ANS specimen, with the die break less developed and closer to the state of the Norweb specimen. Some weakness is seen at the top of both sides, still strong over at least 3/4 of the design; overall, a nice example with pleasing dark gray surfaces.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5021 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Small Planchet XF40 PCGS. Noe-26, R.6. 70.5 grains. A rare and attractive coin, nice light gray color with the only flaw being a scratch below the denomination. The reverse die cud in the center is well developed and a later state than the Noe plate coin.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5010 » Colonials

1652 6PENCE Pine Tree Sixpence VF20 Corroded, Clipped Uncertified. Noe 33, R.6. 31.0 grains. Parts of obverse legend are off the planchet, typical for the variety. The reverse legends are complete and very attractive. The surfaces show some slight granularity, but it is not distracting.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 22)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5007 » Colonials

1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence VF25 PCGS. Noe-36, R.2. 19.0 grains. The obverse is weak except for the tree. The reverse, however, is nice and strong but the tops of letters are off the planchet.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 21)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5028 » Colonials

(1688) TOKEN American Plantations Token AU55 PCGS. Breen 77 or 78. A nice example with typical surfaces (finely granular) with only very mild tin pest present. While some varieties are clearly originals or restrikes (see other lots of Plantation tokens in this sale), the striking date of this specimen can't be definitely determined. Both originals and restrikes are very collectible. The restrikes were made about 1828 from original dies which were made about 1688.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 49)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5029 » Colonials

(1688) TOKEN American Plantations Token AU58 PCGS. Breen-78. Unlike the preceding lot, this is clearly a restrike, struck from the cracked obverse die. It has very nice surfaces without the tin pest that so often affects Plantation Tokens. A choice example. Listed on page 20 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 49)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5036 » Colonials

1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Crowned Rose MS60 Corroded, Cleaned Uncertified. Breen-140. Bath metal (brass). Although cleaned, the coin retains much of the distinctive brassy color around the devices and legends that is typical of this zinc alloy. Listed on page 22 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 119)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5069 » Colonials

1760 FARTH Hibernia-Voce Populi Farthing, Large Letters VF30 PCGS. Breen-234. "Rare" per Breen. Struck from clashed dies, which are most visible by the line just above the bust. There's a light scratch next to the seated figure on the reverse and some slight planchet striations as made. The few problems that are present are truly trivial, even more so when one considers how infrequently such pieces are offered. Listed on page 28 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 256)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5051 » Colonials

1710-D French Colonies 30 Deniers, Thick Planchet VF30 PCGS. Breen-280. This is a steel-gray example with moderate overall wear and no sizeable abrasions. There are several planchet flaws on both sides, none of which interfere with the central devices. Listed on page 31 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 158642)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5074 » Colonials

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent XF40 PCGS. Breen-967. This attractive example is free of mentionable verdigris and roughness in the planchet. Toned in gray-brown shades, both sides reveal traces of lighter color here and there. Well struck with a small planchet crack (as produced) on the reverse through the C in MASSACHUSETTS. Listed on page 39 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 296)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5075 » Colonials

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent XF40 PCGS. Breen-964. Described by Breen as "very rare," this variety is identifiable by thin reverse letters and a footless 1 in the date. This is a richly toned, glossy-brown representative with even overall wear. There is a die break (as struck) on the obverse outside the E in WEALTH, a series of small planchet flaws are seen in the center of the same side. Listed on page 39 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 296)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5078 » Colonials

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent MS63 Brown PCGS. Ryder 4-C. Strong strike, nice color, with only a hint of miniscule planchet imperfections (as made). There is a tiny mint-made planchet clip that doesn't even reach as far as the denticles. Listed on page 39 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 296)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5079 » Colonials

1787 1C Massachusetts Cent VF20 Corroded Uncertified, Ryder 4-D, R.3, 137.9 grains, microscopic granularity and a number of edge dents but lots of detail and nice medium dark brown color; and a 1721-H Copper Sou (9 deniers) Fine15 Damaged Uncertified, 91.0 grains, this issue of the Rochelle mint has some pitting and old scratches, the planchets for these were often of fairly low quality and the pitting is probably pre-striking.
From the Collection of Joseph M. Seventko. (Total: 2 coins) (PCGS# 302)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5082 » Colonials

1788 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent XF45 PCGS. Ryder 1-B. The Massachusetts mint was the only of the Confederation era mints actually owned and operated by a government. It also had the highest quality output. This is a nice example of that quality on a planchet that's great in most areas with only a tiny bit of roughness (as made) just to the right of the date. The obverse coloration has a bit of "woodgrain" toning often seen on Massachusetts coppers, but rare on any others. There's a small spot at the bottom of the bow but the coin has no other problems. Listed on page 40 of the 2002 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 308)

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Auction 280 | Lot 5084 » Colonials

1788 1C Massachusetts Cent VF25 PCGS. Breen-971. Streaks of medium brown patina are draped over the otherwise evenly colored, sandy-tan surfaces of this well preserved example. There are few surface blemishes of any kind, and the devices display suitable remaining definition over all but the highest points of the design. Listed on page 40 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Joseph M. Seventko Collection. (PCGS# 311)

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