1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29, Salmon 11-F, W-930. Rarity-3. VF-35 (PCGS).71.0 grains. This is an endearing example of both the type and variety that would fit comfortably into a mid-grade collection of colonial coinage. Bold steel gray patina engages both sides, the surfaces smooth in hand with no significant marks or other detractions. The upper left obverse and upper reverse border areas are off the planchet, affecting the letters ASATHV in MASATHVSETS and ENGLA in ENGLAND, although portions of those letters are present. The outer beaded circles are absent save for along the right obverse and, to a lesser extent, lower reverse borders. Central beading is bold, as is the tree, date and denomination XII. Minor softness of detail is also noted for the lower reverse. All in all, this is a pleasing coin for a Choice VF Pine Tree shilling, and one that is sure to find many eager buyers in todays market.From the Collection of Larry L. Terrell. Earlier ex Mary Sauvain, Fixed Price List #8, November 1992.
