The Coinage of Massachusetts Bay Colony.

The article discusses the use of coins in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. The author notes the accuracy of the book "The Early Coins of America," by Sylvester S. Crosby and classifies coins issued in Massachusetts into categories such as New England, Willow Tree, Oak Tree and Pine Tree based on the coins' markings. He comments on how the colonies decided to issue coins following the overthrow of English king Charles II and the creation of the coins by minters John Hull and Robert Saunderson. The crude craftsmanship of the Willow Tree coins and the use of dies to create the coins are discussed. The author suggests that changes to the shape of dies improved the minting of coins.