Silver 6 pence of Massachusetts Bay, Boston (electrotype), 1652. 2006.30.1

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Obverse: Oak Tree

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Physical Description

Authenticity: Imitation
Axis: 3
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 2.36
- Diameter (in mm): 22

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 1652
Date on Object
- Date: 1652
Denomination: 6 pence
Manufacture: Electrotype
Material: Silver
Authority
- Issuer: Massachusetts Bay
Geographic
- Mint: Boston (electrotype)
- Region: United States
- Region: Massachusetts Bay

References

Citation: Mayflower Coin auctions, Inc., Stearns Sale, lot 59
Reference: Noe Oak-17
Reference: Crosby 4-C
Reference: Salmon 4-X
Reference: Whitman 370

Administrative History

Identifier: 2006.30.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

Series: Oak Tree

Notes

Counterfeit "Oak Tree" sixpence, deceptive electrotype forgery; described on back of auction envelope as "Abt. Unc. Among Finest Known"

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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