1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe 9 (R-6). Backwards 'N'. 72.3 grains. Choice Extremely Fine. Perfect, steel gray toning includes light gunmetal blue and golden highlights, advancing tremendously this problem-free coin's eye appeal. The force of the strike has brought up most details on this coin struck from a slowly failing obverse die. Well centered and exhibiting a slight planchet wave, which is the result of the use of a rocker press in this coin's manufacture. NGC AU50.
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