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Oak Tree Twopence
Designed and engraved by: John Hull (American (born in England), 1624–1683)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
British Colonial Issue
dated 1662; struck 1662–67
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 15 mm, 0.6 gm (9/16 in., 0.02 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession Number17.300
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Noe 29; Crosby 1-A2; Breen 35
DescriptionThis is the variety with the small 2 in the date on the reverse. The Oak Tree twopence is the only coin produced by the Massachusetts Mint that carries the date 1662 instead of 1652.