Silver 2 pence, United States/Massachusetts, 1652. 2010.11.4

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2010.11.4

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): .94
    • Diameter (in mm): 15

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date Range: 1840 - 1860

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1652
  • Denomination: 2 pence
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: MASATHVSETS
    • Type: Pine Tree

  • Reverse

    • Legend: NEW ENGLAND encircling date 1652/ II

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2010.11.4
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • Thomas Wyatt's copy of Oak Tree Twopence: beautifully made, but on a nearly full circular planchet, it was a trifle too round for absolute credibility.

Rights

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