1652 Shilling Pine Tree, Small Planchet MS(PCGS#24)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4007

Grade

G4

Price

720

Lot Description

1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-29, Salmon 11-F, W-930. Rarity-3. Good-4. 61.9 grains. Mottled charcoal and dove gray patina to both sides, the surfaces pleasingly smooth for having seen this extensive circulation. Struck off center on a planchet with a ragged clip at 1 o'clock relative to the obverse, the peripheral lettering around much of the obverse is off the flan, although we do note clear lettering and bold beading from 2 to 5 o'clock on that side. The tree is partially discernible, while on the reverse we note a clear date and denomination, but little peripheral detail due to wear. A few faint scratches in the center of the reverse are mentioned for accuracy, although this is a suitable, if well worn circulated example of both the type and variety. PCGS# 24.