1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-7, Salmon 5-D, W-480. Rarity-6. IN at Bottom. VG-10 (PCGS).69.2 grains. A delightful example of this scarce marriage with slate grey patina and hints of colorful iridescence throughout. Nicely centered on each side, the obverse shows slightly uneven wear from the natural waviness of the planchet, but the reverse is superbly defined. This is a late die state example showing weak definition on the obverse and a catastrophic break from the reverse rim up through the denomination and date. <p>Noe-7 is a remarkably scarce variety that we have not handled since our March 2015 sale of the Kendall Foundation Collection. The present is wholesome and more attractive than most, and is sure to cause great excitement among specialists.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex Heritages sale of January 2015, lot 3003.
