1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-1, Salmon 1-A, W-690. Rarity-2. Pellets at Trunk--Cut to Threepence Weight--VF-20, saltwater surfaces.16.6 grains. A very neatly quartered Noe-1 Shilling featuring just a portion of the lower right tree branches on the obverse. On the reverse, the digits 16 of the date are visible near the edge. The surfaces show a slightly rough texture beneath a glass but give a pleasing glossy appearance in-hand. Darkly toned in olive-brown shades without any bright evidence of cleaning. Scattered minor scratches in the patina are apparent under scrutiny, but these fail to draw the naked eye. An important piece that was illustrated in the article on the <em>Feversham</em> shipwreck by Joseph Lasser in the February 1989 issue of <em>The Numismatist</em>. It first appeared on the market in Christies February 1989 sale, described as "all details visible, very rare" in lot 1079.From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex Christies sale of Coins from the Wreck of the H.M.S Feversham, February 1989, lot 1079.
