 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe 25 (R-5). 66.6 gns. Very Fine. Here is a steely gray specimen with heavy infusions of gold and pale lavender toning on both sides. Strike is generally full on a slightly egg-shaped planchet, with a complete tree and boldly defined date; a slight planchet thinness or other irregularity at upper left obverse and corresponding area of the reverse has somewhat weakened the letters in those areas. A few old, long since toned over circulation marks are this wonderful coin's sole detractors. Pleasing and problem-free, this coin would be welcome in either a date or type collection.
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