1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29, Salmon 11-F, W-930. Rarity-3. EF-40 (NGC).72.8 grains. An overall boldly defined piece with deep steel-blue and crimson-copper patina to both sides. The strike is off center to 9 oclock, more so on the obverse than the reverse, with the border through the letters ASATH in MASATHVSETS and the word NEW. Detail is blunt to absent at the lower right obverse and lower reverse borders, but otherwise all devices are boldly outlined, and the basic design is fully appreciable. Microscopically rough in texture, yet free of significant handling marks, this is a desirable piece for both type and variety purposes.