 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Backwards N. N.10, Cr.1a-C. R-3. 73.0 gns. Choice Extremely Fine. The Noe Plate Coin. A spectacularly toned specimen, the obverse a combination of iridescent blue, gold, and pale rose, the reverse a bright and lustrous combination of pale gold and iridescent blue. The tree on the front is a little soft, due to the later state of the die, the ''bird's nest'' break here being more advanced. The letters in the legend around show softness at upper left and extreme right and elongation at the top, this due essentially to the late state of the die and the coining process.
The reverse is much sharper in appearance as expected with some considerable mint frost remaining in the protected areas, especially at the upper left. The central denomination and date are sharp and the letters in the peripheral legend around are bold and clear save for DO which are a little soft. There are no post-striking defects requiring specific mention and the piece has a remarkable appearance.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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