1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-2, Salmon 2-C, W-700. Rarity-4. Without Pellets at Trunk. EF-40 (PCGS).

66.8 grains. A lovely example of the Straight Tree variety at the assigned grade level. The surfaces are attractively original in warm, even mauve and olive-gray patina. The planchet is irregular in shape, somewhat ovoid, with a few shallow straight clips, although the only features that are significantly off the flan are the letters along the lower obverse border. The strike softens over the upper right obverse, but otherwise we note pleasingly bold detail throughout the design. A shallow strikethrough centered on the letter E in MASATHVSETS and a short, sharp planchet crack at 11:30 relative to the obverse are as made; there are no post-production blemishes of note. A distinctive and attractive piece fit for an advanced cabinet.

PCGS# 45370. NGC ID: 2ARV.

Estimate: $ 4500