Description

Pine Tree Shilling 1652, a very rare variety.

*Colonial North America, Massachusetts Bay, Pine Tree shilling, 1652, small-sized issue of 1675-82, obv., ‘Cupid’s Bow’ branches to pine tree, with large lettering in legend, rev., distinctive, rather coarse lettering with flaws and evidence of die clashing as usually found with this die pairing, 4.42g (Noe 28; Breen 60), typical imperfections of striking but generally very fine and clear, a very rare variety