1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-30, Salmon 12-G, W-935. Rarity-3. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).67.0 grains. There is plenty of bold detail remaining to both sides of this piece, the eye appeal further benefiting from dominant steel-gray patina. The design elements are lighter silver-gray. The strike is drawn toward the upper obverse, 10 oclock on the reverse, affecting the tops of the peripheral letters in those areas. Close inspection with a loupe reveals fine surface scale, as well as some ancient circulation marks, but the most significant blemish is a dent at the upper right obverse border that explains the PCGS qualifier. Not a bad-looking piece, however, and at this price point a desirable coin for type purposes.PCGS# 914555. NGC ID: 2ARZ.
