(1672-94) London Elephant Halfpenny. Thick planchet.

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1662 Oak Tree Twopence. Noe-30, Rarity-4. PCGS graded AU-53. 10.8 grains. Deep silver-gray in color, with glossy surfaces on both sides. Struck on a slightly wavy (apparently, as made) planchet. Nicely centered on the reverse, somewhat off-center on the obverse (tree side) -- this variety is famous for being off-center. The tree is perfectly impressed, as is the date, denomination, and much of the legends. This piece compares favorably to either of the Hain Family collection coins, the best of which was also AU. Nicer examples are as scarce as hen's teeth -- PCGS reports only 9 in this grade and only 9 finer (the best being a single MS-62).