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6 Pence - NE ND
1652 year| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Massachusetts (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Massachusetts Bay General Court |
| Period | Colonial period (1607-1776) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1652 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2 April 1792 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#51566 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The face value of the coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - NE ND (1652) coin from Massachusetts is that it was issued during a time when the colony was still under British rule, and it features a unique design that reflects the colony's history and culture. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Native American man, while the reverse side features a depiction of a tree, which symbolizes the colony's strong agricultural roots. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively low weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
