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- 1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU58 NGC. Noe-6, W-720, Salmon 5-Di, R.6. 68.0 grains. A wonderfully well struck up example. The planchet of this near-Mint example is almost square. Areas of silver and pewter are revealed on predominantly brown-gray surfaces. The obverse displays nice centering overall, with only tiny portions of the H and V in MASATHVSETS missing. On the reverse, larger portions of AND in ENGLAND are absent. The N of IN is backwards. Scattered planchet flaws appear, primarily at the lower left corner of the obverse. Importantly, the pine tree design exhibits a sharp strike, with even the tree's root structure clearly visible. The few marks appearing do not necessitate individual mention. On this variety, there are eight branches on each side of the tree, arranged symmetrically. Though similar to the 4-D and 4-Di varieties, the secondary branch on the next to lowest branch at right no longer remains connected on the Salmon 5-Di variety and appears to be floating. Another diagnostic of this variety is that the uppermost branch at right is short and bifurcating. Die clashing appears on the lower portions of the obverse. Although the reverse for this variety is the same die as the 4-Di variety, the 5-Di variety reveals a more advanced die state, with strike softness present on this example near 6 o'clock. The recovery of materials in the early 1980s from the Feversham, a New York-based British frigate that sank off the coast of Nova Scotia in October 1711, provided strong insight into the money used in Colonial America. The coins salvaged from the wreck include pieces from Latin America, Holland, Britain, and Spain. In addition, a significant number of Massachusetts silver coins were present, a surprise to many. Among them were several pieces sheared into smaller fractions, similar to the treatment of Spanish coins, as a means of making smaller change. The discovery of the Massachusetts pieces further revealed their importance in the channels of commerce. Ex: C.H. Stearns (Mayflower Coin Auctions, Inc., 12/1966), lot 841; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $8,812.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet, No Pellets at Trunk MS63 NGC. Noe-5, W-720, Salmon 4-Di, R.4. 71.2 grains. A beautiful Pine Tree type coin that displays unbroken satin luster and richly blended steel-blue and caramel-brown toning. Neither side exhibits marks visible without magnification. The faint incused N or Z southwest of the X in XII is from the die and can be seen on all better grade examples. The strike is consistent and, unlike three of the five Hain Family examples, there are no edge flaws. A wave passes through the date and the upper half of the tree, indicative of rocker press manufacture. The centering is very good. Most letters in ENGLAND and the tops of HV are off the flan, but the remainder of the legends are intact. The coin has a slightly oval shape, primarily due to a straight mint clip at 3 o'clock. The die state is usual for Noe-5 with three small breaks left of the date and denomination, another fairly small break above the 6 in the date, and a relatively heavy break through the M in DOM. Noe varieties 4 through 10 were struck from the same reverse die with a reversed first N in ENGLAND. Per the Stack's Hain catalog, "the differences between N.4 and N.5 are minute; those between N.5 and N.6 are more noticeable but most collectors still find them difficult to tell apart." The shape of the O in DOM is diagnostic. The NGC Census for all Noe varieties of 'N' Reversed Pine Tree shillings is 2 in 63, 3 finer (4/14). Although several fairly high grade examples of Noe-5 are known, the present example surpasses all three examples from the F.C.C. Boyd - John J. Ford, Jr. collection, as well as the five examples from the Hain Family Collection. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $30,550.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet, No Pellets at Trunk MS63 NGC. Noe-5, W-720, Salmon 4-Di, R.4. 71.2 grains. A beautiful Pine Tree type coin that displays unbroken satin luster and richly blended steel-blue and caramel-brown toning. Neither side exhibits marks visible without magnification. The faint incused N or Z southwest of the X in XII is from the die and can be seen on all better grade examples. The strike is consistent and, unlike three of the five Hain Family examples, there are no edge flaws. A wave passes through the date and the upper half of the tree, indicative of rocker press manufacture. The centering is very good. Most letters in ENGLAND and the tops of HV are off the flan, but the remainder of the legends are intact. The coin has a slightly oval shape, primarily due to a straight mint clip at 3 o'clock. The die state is usual for Noe-5 with three small breaks left of the date and denomination, another fairly small break above the 6 in the date, and a relatively heavy break through the M in DOM. Noe varieties 4 through 10 were struck from the same reverse die with a reversed first N in ENGLAND. Per the Stack's Hain catalog, "the differences between N.4 and N.5 are minute; those between N.5 and N.6 are more noticeable but most collectors still find them difficult to tell apart." The shape of the O in DOM is diagnostic. The NGC Census for all Noe varieties of 'N' Reversed Pine Tree shillings is 2 in 63, 3 finer (4/14). Although several fairly high grade examples of Noe-5 are known, the present example surpasses all three examples from the F.C.C. Boyd - John J. Ford, Jr. collection, as well as the five examples from the Hain Family Collection. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $30,550.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet MS63 NGC. Noe-1, W-690, Salmon 1-A, R.2. 73.8 grains. This shilling has superlative eye appeal. The irregularly shaped planchet displays a crisp and well-centered strike, with the majority of the designs present and exhibiting strong definition. Beautifully toned, with hues of champagne, gold, blue-green, pink, sea-green, and lavender. Salmon writes, "...this coin is often cited as the most elegant in design of all of the Massachusetts silver series and is highly sought-after as a representative for type among collectors. Fortunately it is in sufficient supply to satisfy this demand, though uncommon in mint state." This MS63 specimen is a wonderful exception. On this variety, the tree design is asymmetrical, with none of the tree branches paired with another on the other side of the trunk. The coin exhibits the die clashing of XII, viewed on the obverse below the tree. Many examples show a prominent die clash near 7 o'clock on the obverse, as is the case with this piece. The reverse reveals a focal break at the upper left portion of the D, along with the "fine curvilinear break bridging between the upper 1 and 6 in the date" as described by Salmon. The N of AN also exhibits die breaks consistent with an early die state. As production at the mint was contingent on silver consignments by the people in the area, coins were not struck on a daily basis over the thirty-year span of the Massachusetts silver coinage. The standard weight of the Massachusetts shillings was 72 grains, with this uncirculated piece weighing slightly over that figure. The visual appeal of this well struck early silver coin is outstanding. The next custodian of this piece of American numismatic history will be very fortunate indeed. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $47,000.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet MS63 NGC. Noe-1, W-690, Salmon 1-A, R.2. 73.8 grains. This shilling has superlative eye appeal. The irregularly shaped planchet displays a crisp and well-centered strike, with the majority of the designs present and exhibiting strong definition. Beautifully toned, with hues of champagne, gold, blue-green, pink, sea-green, and lavender. Salmon writes, "...this coin is often cited as the most elegant in design of all of the Massachusetts silver series and is highly sought-after as a representative for type among collectors. Fortunately it is in sufficient supply to satisfy this demand, though uncommon in mint state." This MS63 specimen is a wonderful exception. On this variety, the tree design is asymmetrical, with none of the tree branches paired with another on the other side of the trunk. The coin exhibits the die clashing of XII, viewed on the obverse below the tree. Many examples show a prominent die clash near 7 o'clock on the obverse, as is the case with this piece. The reverse reveals a focal break at the upper left portion of the D, along with the "fine curvilinear break bridging between the upper 1 and 6 in the date" as described by Salmon. The N of AN also exhibits die breaks consistent with an early die state. As production at the mint was contingent on silver consignments by the people in the area, coins were not struck on a daily basis over the thirty-year span of the Massachusetts silver coinage. The standard weight of the Massachusetts shillings was 72 grains, with this uncirculated piece weighing slightly over that figure. The visual appeal of this well struck early silver coin is outstanding. The next custodian of this piece of American numismatic history will be very fortunate indeed. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $47,000.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence, Without Pellets at Trunk MS63 NGC. Noe-36, W-640, Salmon 2-B, R.4. 16.0 grains. This is a well struck and glossy high grade Pine Tree type coin. Lovely sea-green and almond-gold surfaces are devoid of detractions. Mint clips, as made, create a somewhat oval appearance. The peripheral letters are complete, although the outer beads are absent between 5 and 10 o'clock on the obverse, and between 11 and 2 o'clock on the reverse. An obverse die break near 1:30 is relatively large but affects only two beads of the outer circle. Several light horizontal die lines on the upper obverse are usual for Noe-36, as is the broad repunching on the base of the second S in MASATHVSETS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $49,937.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence, Without Pellets at Trunk MS63 NGC. Noe-36, W-640, Salmon 2-B, R.4. 16.0 grains. This is a well struck and glossy high grade Pine Tree type coin. Lovely sea-green and almond-gold surfaces are devoid of detractions. Mint clips, as made, create a somewhat oval appearance. The peripheral letters are complete, although the outer beads are absent between 5 and 10 o'clock on the obverse, and between 11 and 2 o'clock on the reverse. An obverse die break near 1:30 is relatively large but affects only two beads of the outer circle. Several light horizontal die lines on the upper obverse are usual for Noe-36, as is the broad repunching on the base of the second S in MASATHVSETS. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $49,937.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence, Without Pellets at Trunk XF40 NGC. Noe-36, W-640, Salmon 2-B, R.4. 16.6 grains. Despite service in New England commerce, this chocolate-brown threepence shows only occasional minor marks. A wave passes diagonally between the second A and the second S in MASATHVSETS, and a second obverse wave is noted near 9 o'clock. A tiny planchet flaw is centered above the M. The obverse is slightly misaligned toward 5 o'clock, but the letters are mostly intact. The reverse has nearly perfect centering. This is the usual die state for Noe-36, without a horizontal die line through the upper beads of the obverse inner circle. Ex: New Netherlands Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence, Without Pellets at Trunk XF40 NGC. Noe-36, W-640, Salmon 2-B, R.4. 16.6 grains. Despite service in New England commerce, this chocolate-brown threepence shows only occasional minor marks. A wave passes diagonally between the second A and the second S in MASATHVSETS, and a second obverse wave is noted near 9 o'clock. A tiny planchet flaw is centered above the M. The obverse is slightly misaligned toward 5 o'clock, but the letters are mostly intact. The reverse has nearly perfect centering. This is the usual die state for Noe-36, without a horizontal die line through the upper beads of the obverse inner circle. Ex: New Netherlands Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $3,525.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
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- 1652 SHILNG Oak Tree Shilling, Spiny Tree XF45 NGC. Noe-14, W-530, Salmon 11a-Gi, R.4. 71.8 grains. A scarce and distinctive Guide Book variety named after the many short projections from the tree branches. The present Choice XF example is minimally abraded and features a crisp and consistent strike. The legends are complete except for small portions of the obverse peripheral letters between 3 and 7 o'clock. The rocker press wave characteristic of early Massachusetts silver is evident as a slight bulge near the center of the tree. Noe-14 was one of the final die varieties struck prior to the introduction of the Pine Tree subtype, circa-1667. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $16,450.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
