拍品描述： 1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-2, Salmon 2-C, W-700. Rarity-4. Without Pellets at Trunk. VF-35 (PCGS).72.3 grains. A boldly toned, aesthetically pleasing example of the popular Straight Tree variety of the Pine Tree shilling. The deepest toning is largely confined to the peripheries, where some minor surface scale is evident with the aid of a loupe. Minor planchet pitting is noted for the obverse, as are a couple of wispy pin scratches below the tree and at the letter M in MASATHVSETS, although the in hand appearance for both sides is quite smooth for the assigned grade. The strike is nicely executed on a generally round planchet, the borders tight to the lettering along the lower left obverse and upper left reverse borders, but the overall definition is sharp and the design is fully appreciable. While not as instantly recognizable as Noe-1 among more generalized collectors, the Noe-2 Pine Tree shilling is also one of the more expertly engraved and well produced varieties in the Massachusetts Bay Colony series. This is a particularly appealing mid grade survivor that would do nicely in either a type or variety set.