1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-14, Salmon 11a-Gi, W-530. Rarity-4. Spiny Tree. VF-30 (NGC).71.2 grains. Rich dove gray patina blankets both sides of this nicely centered, generally bold example. The central obverse is softly defined, although the base of the tree is clear and enough of the branches are discernible with patience to allow ready identification of the Spiny Tree variety. Pleasingly smooth in hand for the assigned grade, a shallow straight clip at 2 oclock relative to the obverse and a trivial planchet crack at the lower left reverse border are as made. Popular with specialists as the final variety of Oak Tree shilling produced, the Noe-14 Spiny Tree includes some features of the later Pine Tree shillings.
