1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-9, Salmon 7-Ei, W-500. Rarity-5. IN at Bottom--Clipped to Eightpence Weight--Fine-12, saltwater surfaces.45.2 grains. Uniformly clipped around the edge to a modern weight valued just under eight pence. The flan remains mostly round and somewhat wavy, sporting a granular texture to the surfaces. Overall bright from cleaning with patches of darker slate patina in areas. The tree is softly defined though the date and denomination are clear, and the inner circles remain intact on each side. Traces of the legends are visible in most places, albeit mostly off the edge. A desirable, if imperfect, survivor from the <em>Feversham </em>shipwreck.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Acquired from eBay in February 2009. Earlier ex H.M.S. Feversham; Christies sale of February 1989, lot 1005.
