Lot 3
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-8.2 Rarity-6. PCGS graded EF-45 Plus. Glossy medium steel gray with lighter silvery gray toning on the devices. The surfaces are smooth and very attractive, void of any trace of corrosion or contact marks. The only flaws are an irregular chip or clip out of the rim at the top and bottom, as struck. The planchet chips affect portions of a few letters of the legend but overall this is a choice example. The Noe-8.2 variety is from the same dies as the N-8 variety, but in a much later die state. The internal cud break at GL in ENGLAND is larger and deeper and the opposing pellets around the Pine Tree are missing (not struck up at all). This very rare variety (or die state if you prefer) was not represented in the famous John Ford collection, even though he had 4 examples of the Noe-8 variety. A premium example. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Weight 64.4 grains.
Estimated Value $5,000-UP.
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