1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29, Salmon 11-F, W-930. Rarity-3. Fine-15 (PCGS).69.2 grains. A remarkably attractive and evenly worn example patinaed in varying slate-grey shades. Softness at the upper and lower edges is typical of these dies, and the central elements remain nicely bold. The strike is negligibly drawn towards 8 oclock on each side, trimming the leftmost legends at the tops. Only minor marks appear beneath a glass and these have been long worn smooth. Trivial tics at the right base of the tree and at 9 oclock on the reverse serve as convenient pedigree markers. An ideal piece for variety or type purposes.From the Robert M. Martin Collection.