1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-30, Salmon 12-G, W-935. Rarity-3. VG-10 (PCGS).65.7 grains. Wonderfully original surfaces have a desirable circulated cameo appearance as the steel-olive fields contrast lighter mauve-gray motifs. Most letters are soft at their tops and/or run off the planchet, but those at right reverse are bold and clear. Full inner beaded circles frame a clear tree, date and denomination. Although low grade, this piece is evenly worn, well balanced, and uncommonly smooth at the certified VG level. It would serve particularly well in a colonial era type set being assembled on a stricter budget.PCGS# 914555. BASE PCGS# 24. NGC ID: 2ARZ.From the Richard August Collection.
