Lot 2
1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling Noe-8 R4 Large Planchet PCGS VF Details, Plugged. A Large Planchet type without Pellets at the tree trunk and a Ligatured NE in the legend. A smooth, glossy piece with VF30 details, but there is an obvious plug at the final S in MASATHVSETS. The legends are complete and clear except for weakness at NEW. EDS before the die cracks and cud breaks usually found on this variety. In addition there is obvious undertype behind the date, and this feature is present on most of the early die state strikes from this die pair. Perhaps a more skillful plugging would help this otherwise very nice example of our famous Large Planchet Pine Tree Shilling. Listed on page 41 in the "Redbook." Weight listed as 66.5 grains on the PCGS label (PCGS # 23) Estimate Value $1,000 - UP
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