拍品描述： 1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29, Salmon 11-F, W-930. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).71.1 grains. A truly superb specimen boasting considerable mint luster across the central areas of each side. Swaths of dark olive-brown patina paints the borders in areas, accenting the overall dove-grey shades that dominate elsewhere. The obverse is drawn slightly towards 8 oclock, while the reverse shows perfect centering with full legends. Overall smooth and untouched surfaces complement the bold definition, with strong inner circles framing the sharp central devices. An absolute prize for both specialists and type collectors. <p><p><p><p>The Noe-29 variety is readily available overall but is seldom encountered above VF condition. The present example is an important survivor from these dies, traceable back over 65 years to when we first offered it in our (Stacks) sale of the historic Davis-Graves Collection in April 1954. It was later included in our (Stacks) sale of the legendary Herbert Oechsner Collection, where we emphasized the "hint of mint lustre peeking through the russet and gray toning".From the Robert M. Martin Collection. Ex our (Stacks) sale of the Davis-Graves Collection, April 1954, lot 5; our (Stacks) sale of the Herbert Oechsner Collection, September 1988, lot 946.