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Auction 271 | Lot 5005 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling VF30 Whizzed Uncertified. Breen-23. 71.5 grains. A moderately worn representative of the transitional or "Spiny Tree" type, both sides are tinted in silver-gray patina that deepens slightly around some of the devices. The planchet is a little wavy, but the reverse features are all sharply defined for the grade. The central obverse is a little weak, and some glossy undertones are suggestive of an old whizzing. Still a desirable example, and a popular variety at all levels of preservation. Listed on page 19 of the current Guide Book.
Ex: Paul D. Williams Collection (Bowers & Ruddy, 9/79), lot 4.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 20)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5006 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling XF45 Holed and Plugged, Edge Filed Uncertified. Breen-19. Noe-9. 72.5 grains. Dies medallically oriented. Repaired between IN and MASS on the obverse, and over the D of DOM on the reverse. There is a minor planchet flaw at the edge that doesn't affect any of the peripheral letters. The edge seems to have been filed which creates a beveled appearance. Lots of detail and very attractive. Listed on page 18 of the 2001 Guide Book. (PCGS# 20)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5001 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence VG8 PCGS. 11.9 grains. Since the date has been lost to circulation, we cannot tell if this coin is an example of the Small 2 variety of the Large 2 variety. The central obverse is also weakly defined, but all other features on that side are free of excessive wear. Struck slightly off center with a wavy planchet, even slate-gray color, and a planchet flaw (as produced) at 9 o'clock on the obverse periphery. Listed on page 17 of the 2001 Guide Book. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5002 » Colonials

1662 Oak Tree Twopence VF20 Damaged Uncertified. Small 2. Breen-35. Noe-31. 11.6 grains. Uneven strike and wear, as typically found. The obverse is covered with a number of small marks, as if pressed against a group of pins. The reverse is more attractive with the date and about half the legend readable. Believed to be the only authorized issue of Massachusetts silver coins, and thus dated 1662 rather than 1652, as were all earlier or later Massachusetts silver pieces. Listed on page 17 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5003 » Colonials

1662 2PENCE Oak Tree Twopence VF30 Damaged, Repaired, Cleaned Uncertified. Small 2. Breen-35. 0.7 grams. The surfaces of this coin display relatively bold definition for the grade that allows full appreciation of every major design element. Both sides are toned in slate-gray and charcoal colors, the fields appear to have been smoothed over to efface damage. A rare Colonial issue, listed on page 17 of the current Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 17)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5011 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling VF20 Uncertified Holed, Plugged, Possibly Tooled. Large Planchet. Noe-2. 69.28 grains. Despite the problems listed, this is still a fairly attractive coin, made so in large part by the light golden-gray patina that covers each side. Listed on page 18 of the 2000 Guide Book. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5012 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling AU50 PCGS. Large Planchet. Breen-37. Noe-1. 68.7grains. A very attractive coin, the planchets for this variety are generally the largest of all Pine Tree Shillings. This specimen is from the late die state, as seen from the breaks on each side of the date. The tops of MAS is off the planchet on the obverse, but the reverse is well centered. Slight planchet waviness is present, as often found. This specimen would fit well into almost any collection, showing a late die state for a specialist or an attractive coin for a collector who wants just one Pine Tree Shilling for type purposes. Listed on page 18 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5013 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling AU55 PCGS. Large Planchet. Breen-41. Noe-8. 72.5 grains. Struck from the later state of the Noe-8 dies, this specimen shows significant deterioration around some of the letters on the reverse. The die cuds are large enough that there isn't enough metal to fill all the opposing design elements on the obverse; for example, see the lack of beading below US of MASATHUSETS. There is only a tiny bit of clipping (perhaps where the planchet was cut from the strip), so the planchet is close to its original size and shows only the edge defects in the planchet as made. Both the die breaks and planchet defects help illustrate the level of technology available in this era. A choice coin with wonderful surfaces. Listed on page 18 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 23)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5014 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling Fine 15 PCGS. Small Planchet. Breen-62, Noe-30. 69.1 grains. Even strike and even wear with no defects. Only the tops of letters are off the reverse of the slightly clipped planchet; more noticeable on MASATHUSETS but overall an attractive coin for the grade. Listed on page 18 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5015 » Colonials

1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling XF45 PCGS. Small Planchet. Breen-53. Noe-16. 77.8 grains. The planchet is full with good centering and full legends. All the denticles show on the reverse and most on obverse as well. There is a small scrape hidden in the tree; otherwise, the surfaces are clean. An attractive, high grade piece for a type collection. Pine Tree Shillings are so historic and numismatically important that it's not unusual for a collector who doesn't generally collect Colonials to often have one on their want list. Listed on page 18 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 24)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5008 » Colonials

1652 6PENCE Pine Tree Sixpence Fine12 Damaged Uncertified. Noe-33a. Breen-48. 29.5 grains. Opinions about the grade of this coin may differ because of uneven details; some areas show detail of an Extremely Fine piece while a couple of areas are worn smooth. A few small pinpricks around the date are mentioned for accuracy. Overall, an attractive specimen that displays the die breaks diagnostic of the variety. Listed on page 18 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 22)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5009 » Colonials

1652 6PENCE Pine Tree Sixpence Fine 15 PCGS. Pellets. Noe-33a. 31.8 grains. This is a very pleasing coin for the grade with originally toned, lavender-gray surfaces and some deeper color around many of the reverse devices. The obverse impression is off center with a lip of flan at the lower border, the reverse is well centered with all features readily evident. Some uneven wear is noted in the center of the obverse, all other areas are well defined with no mentionable distractions. Listed on page 18 of the 2001 Guide Book. (PCGS# 22)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5010 » Colonials

1652 Pine Tree Sixpence VF30 Cleaned Uncertified. Breen-48, Noe 33a. There is a planchet crack present on the right portion of each side, not uncommon on these thin coins. The legends are virtually full, with only the tops of a few letters off the planchet. A bold coin with great eye appeal. Listed on page 18 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 22)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5007 » Colonials

1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence XF40 PCGS. Breen-50 ("Very Rare" per Breen). Noe-34. 17.1 grains. A coin with a nice, bold strike, the devices are silvery and set against charcoal-gray patina in the fields. Straightened after a bend, common given how thin the planchets of these pieces are. Listed on page 18 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 21)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5016 » Colonials

Undated (ca. 1670-1675) St. Patrick farthing Fine 12 Corroded Uncertified. Breen-218. 5.03 grams. A dark brown example with light corrosion in the fields and lighter olive devices. The brass splasher at the crown is evident under close inspection. A nice specimen of this variety with a martlet below the king on the obverse, called by Breen "very rare." Listed on page 20 of the 2000 Guide Book.
Ex: Arnold & Romisa Collections (Bowers & Merena, 9/1984), lot 537.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 42)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5017 » Colonials

Undated (ca. 1670-1675) St. Patrick farthing 1CL VF35 PCGS. Breen-212. Nicer than the vast majority of Saint Patrick's coppers. Minor bits of corrosion are present, but the surfaces are mostly nice medium brown and smooth. The brass splasher is located next to crown. Listed on page 20 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 42)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5018 » Colonials

Undated FARTH (1670-1675) St. Patrick Farthing VF35 PCGS. Breen-211. This is a pleasing Choice VF representative with richly colored, reddish-brown surfaces that are a trifle rough from circulation. A planchet crack (as struck) is seen at the upper obverse and reverse, remnants of the brass splasher are readily evident on the obverse. Listed on page 20 of the current Guide Book.
Ex: Collection of Dr. William A. Bartlett (Bowers & Ruddy, 11/79), lot 2076; G.H. Philpott Sale (Kagin's 1/85), lot 1057.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 42)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5019 » Colonials

Undated (ca.1670-1675) St. Patrick's Farthing FARTH VF30 Uncertified. Silver. Breen-210. 85.7 grains. Dies medallically oriented. From different dies than any of the silver specimens in the Norweb collection, but apparently struck from the same dies as the copper specimen sold as lot 2338 in Bowers & Merena's 3/88 Norweb Sale. Trivial nicks and scrapes are seen on each side but there is nothing that affects the beauty of this coin, which has the same lovely iridescent toning it had in 1985 when sold as lot 4097 of Bowers' Kosoff sale, despite having been described at that time as having "medium gray toning." Listed on page 20 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 45)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5021 » Colonials

Undated 1/24RL (1688) American Plantations Token MS60 Lightly Cleaned Uncertified. Restrike (ca.1828). Breen-78. A heavy die break is seen on the obverse, typical of the restrikes. Attractive overall, but an old cleaning has left heavy hairlines on the obverse. The surfaces, however, have begun to retone. A couple of trivial planchet defects are present, but this is an attractive coin with no sign of the corrosion that is so common to these pieces. Listed on page 20 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 49)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5023 » Colonials

1722 Rosa Americana Halfpenny XF45 PCGS. DEI GRATIA REX, UTILE DULCI. Full Standard Legends. Breen-134. Medium-dark brown surfaces with even color. Not quite fully struck up over the highpoints. Listed on page 21 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the David Bruce Collection. (PCGS# 104)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5025 » Colonials

1722 PENNY Rosa Americana Penny AU55 PCGS. UTILE DULCI. Rosette after Date Only. Breen-114, and "rare" per Breen. Attractive with strong detail, and brassy color that is common to these Bath metal issues. Listed on page 21 of the 2000 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 113)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5026 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing MS63 Brown PCGS. D:G:REX. Breen-169. A scarce Hibernia issue with around 30 pieces known, most of which were uncovered in a hoard in England in 1978. Fully struck, the rich reddish-brown surfaces show a darker splash of color on the left side of the reverse. Listed on page 23 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 173)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5028 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing MS63 Brown PCGS. DEI.GRATIA. Breen-172. Rich, brown colored patina overlays both sides with a swirl of tan tinting over the lower obverse. The strike is not perfectly centered, but all devices are boldly, if not sharply detailed. There are no post-production distractions, die cuds (as produced) are noted on the obverse atop King George's head and on the reverse in the left field. Listed on page 23 of the 2001 Guide Book. (PCGS# 176)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5029 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing MS64 Brown PCGS. DEI.GRATIA. Breen-172. This is an exceptionally attractive representative of this type whose surfaces are evenly colored in orange-brown patina. Hints of original luster are evident at a few angles, a shallow, bisecting planchet flaw (as produced) on the obverse is all that appears to separate this coin from a full Gem grade. Peripheral die cracks (also as struck) are noted on the obverse. Listed on page 23 of the current Guide Book. (PCGS# 176)

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Auction 271 | Lot 5030 » Colonials

1723 FARTH Hibernia Farthing MS64 Brown PCGS. DEI. GRATIA This appears to be Breen-170 with DEI. GRATIA close together, and very rare as such. Fully struck, the surfaces have rich chocolate-brown patina and are problem-free throughout. Listed on page 23 of the 2001 Guide Book.
From the Collection of Dr. Joseph M. Seventko. (PCGS# 176)

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