1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-10, Salmon 8-Diii, W-750. Rarity-3. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed N. VF-35 (NGC).
68.2 grains. A second example of this Noe number, a popular one for type purposes, this is a richly toned example bathed in blended deep pearl-gray and steel-olive. Detail is sharp in the centers and toward the upper right obverse, upper left reverse. The lower left obverse and lower right reverse are softer, yet still allow ready appreciation of all design elements. Shallow straight clips at bottom, left and right are as made and have little effect on the definition. Both sides are pleasingly glossy in texture with generally faint, wispy marks that one will need a loupe to discern.
PCGS# 23. NGC ID: 2ARX.
From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex New England Rarities, date not recorded.

Estimate: $4000