Lot 2204
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-10 Rarity-3 NCS graded VF details damaged. Glossy light silvery gray with darker bluish steel covering the protected areas. The contrast in toning accents the designs and the eye appeal of this piece is quite nice. The "damaged" assessment by NCS refers to a dull dent at the right top of the Oak Tree and another between the M in DOM and the N in NEW. Both dents create a minor swell on the opposing side, but the negative effect on the eye appeal is not very significant. The date and legends are clear except for the E in NEW, which is faint due to uneven wear at that spot. The backwards N's (first one in ENGLAND and the N in IN) are strong. The "Hollow Trunk" Oak Tree is clear except for weakness on a couple of the lower limbs under the first S in MASATHVSETS. A decent example in spite of the minor marks. Weight shown on the NCS label is 70.7 grains.
Estimated Value $1,000-UP.
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