A new colonial coin discovery has left many collectors and enthusiasts in awe. This new finding will be consigned to Stack Bowers Galleries. Apparently, it is the second known New England Threepence and it is the only example that is available to collectors.
This New England Threepence dates back to 1652. What is more, it has been recognized as the single rarest colonial coin by the best American experts since before the Civil War.
Where is the other New England Threepence coin?
Since this is the only example coin collectors can see, many of you must be wondering where the second one is. Stack Bowers Gallery claims it has been locked away in the Massachusetts Historical Society since 1905.
Bear in mind that the unique New England threepence was obviously non-collectible. Unfortunately, there was another specimen in the Yale Cabinet, but it has never been recovered after its theft.
The good news is the fact that coin collectors will soon be able to see this specimen and have the opportunity to buy it. Yes, great news since there will be an auction pretty soon.
New England threepence coin auction
Stack’s Bowers Galleries will offer an auction in November, 2024. None of these NE threepence have been in a private collection since the passing of William Summer Appleton back in 1903.
Undoubtedly, this marvel has been authenticated by PCGS. Beside, collectors may be keen to know it is graded XF-45. Another feature that makes this New England threepence is how fine it is.
Stack’s Bowers Galleries defines it as “the finest extant example”. As a matter of fact, it is even sharper than one in the Massachusetts Historical Society, which is holed.
CIM details:
- date: 1652
- denomination: Colonial 3 pence
- grade: PCGS XF-45
- certificate: 49850730
- auction: November 2024
- found in: the Netherlands in 2026
- identified as NE threepence: 2020