1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-7, Salmon 6-Dii, W-730. Rarity-6. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed N. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).66.0 grains. Dark pewter patina dominates the peripheries of this rare Noe-7 example, accented by lighter shades of olive-grey across the high points. The complexion is overall glossy and smooth, with a just few ancient pinscratches noted near the central obverse under magnification. Each side shows an alignment toward 6 oclock, leaving the lower legends mostly off the edge. An inconsistent wear pattern exposes the minor bends and waves of the planchet, though the central elements are mostly intact. The upper and left branches of the pine tree have been worn smooth, while just the X of the denomination shows any softness. An attempt to flatten the planchet is likely to blame for the split visible at 6 oclock on each side, but areas of tooling are also apparent in these areas.From the Robert M. Martin Collection.