1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-11, Salmon 9-F, W-760. Rarity-4. No H in MASATVSETS. Very Fine, Surfaces Smoothed. 61.4 grains. An avoid planchet supports boldly defined central design elements and peripheral features that range from bold to faint, although most are discernible. While there are no significant marks, light pitting is noted, along with a curiously glossy texture that explains our qualifier. Splashed with steel-blue highlights over a base of iridescent sandy-silver, the in hand appearance is fairly pleasing for a well circulated Large Planchet Pine Tree shilling. A respectable Noe-11 at a more affordable price point. From the Norman G. Peters Collection.
