1652 Shilling Pine Tree, Large Planchet MS(PCGS#23)

February 2021 Pre-Long Beach U.S. & World Coin Auction #120

Auctioneer

Goldberg Auctioneers

Lot Number

3

Grade

VF30

Price

6,900

Lot Description

Lot 3 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-3 Rarity-6 Large Planchet PCGS graded VF30.The "Large Tree" variety. Glossy light gray with medium gray toning in protected areas. Lightly worn and essentially flawless except for a planchet defect that affects the left edge of the obverse and right edge of the reverse (as struck). The date, denomination, Pine Tree, and the legends are all strong where not affected by the planchet defect. A nice example of the very rare "Large Tree" variety. And it comes with an important provenance as well. Weight 64.8 grains. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $2,000 - UP Ex Waldo Newcomer-unknown-New Netherlands Coin Co. 12/3/1968:209-unknown-Steve Ivy Rare Coin Co. (includes the New Netherlands auction lot envelope and Ivy sale ticket).