Lot 1203
United States. Massachusetts. Pine Tree Shilling, 1652. NGC graded MS-65. Large Planchet. Noe 1; Crosby 12-I. 72.2 gns. R-2. Pine tree on base, two pellets flanking; MASATHVSETS.IN. Reverse: At center, 1652 / XII; around, NEWENGLAND:AN:DOM. (As Noe noted, the colon punctuation is unusual and diagnostic.) Even, full strike on very generous flan. Medium gray toning with gold underneath, and occasional hints of blue. Among the finest known specimens.
Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000.
Illustrated in Money of The World, coin 107.
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