Collection: Massachusetts Silver Coins (1652 - 1662)

The Massachusetts Silver Coins, struck between 1652 and 1662, were the first silver coins minted on American soil by John Hull and Robert Saunderson in Boston. These coins, issued under Colonial Massachusetts authority, are rare and historically significant, representing the earliest form of American coinage.

Key Massachusetts Silver Coin Types

New England Shillings (1652)

• First colonial coinage featuring a simple "NE" (New England) punch on one side and Roman numeral denomination on the other.
• Struck by manually punching designs onto silver planchets.
• Only produced for three months in 1652, making them extremely rare.

Willow Tree Coinage (1653–1660s)

• Replaced the New England Shillings with a more intricate design.
• Crude striking methods led to distorted images and legends.
• Scarce and highly collectible.

Oak Tree Coinage (1660s)

• Improved striking techniques made Oak Tree coins more refined than their predecessors.
• Complex designs with multiple varieties, making them a favorite among collectors.

Pine Tree Coinage (1667–1682)

• The final series of Massachusetts silver coinage, featuring a distinctive tree design.
• More widely produced than earlier issues, making them the most available and collectible colonial coins today.

Historical & Collectible Significance

• First officially minted silver coins in the American colonies.
• Some were struck illegally in later years, adding to their historical intrigue.
• Variety of designs and rarity levels make them highly sought-after by numismatists and historians alike.

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