1652 Pine Tree Sixpence. Noe-33, Salmon 2-B, W-670. Rarity-3. Pellets at Trunk. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).Both sides are richly toned in a blend of steely-charcoal and antique copper-gray, the surfaces rough and pitted to explain the PCGS qualifier. The obverse is off center to the upper left, typical of the Noe-33 attribution, the letters ASATHVS in MASATHVSETS more or less off the flan. The other letters around the obverse border are sharp, as are most major features in the tree. The reverse is well centered with uniformly bold VF detail throughout. Free of significant marks and presenting quite well relative to the PCGS qualifier, this is a suitable mid grade example of a challenging early colonial era type.
