1652 3P Pine Tree, No Pellets MS(PCGS#45366)

June 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1023

Grade

VF30

Price

3,000

Lot Description

1652 Pine Tree Threepence. Noe-36, Salmon 2-B, W-640. Rarity-4. Without Pellets at Trunk. VF-30 (NGC). 13.9 grains. A handsome example with rich steel gray and charcoal patina blanketing both sides. The strike is slightly off center to 7 o'clock on the obverse with the border through the letters HVSE in MASATHVSETS. The reverse is better centered, and both sides retain bold striking detail to most design elements. A clear tree, sharp date and bold denomination are particularly desirable attributes for this mid grade representative of the Pine Tree threepence. PCGS# 45366. NGC ID: 2ARR. Click here for certification details from NGC.