 1652 Massachusetts Bay Colony. Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. N.19, Cr.20-L. R-5. 65.6 gns. Very Fine. The Noe Plate Coin. Both the obverse and reverse of this piece are deeply toned in a silver gray shade. The front is a little off center to the upper left with the outer beaded border missing there but the peripheral legend and tree are sharp and bold. On the reverse the piece is a little off center to the upper right but all the letters in the legend around are clear and the denomination and date are bold. The surfaces are a little rough in appearance particularly on the back, probably due to the late state of this die. The obverse die break between MA and SA should not be mistaken for a scratch or damage. Small edge cut on the obverse at 2:00.
Ex F.C.C. Boyd Collection.
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