Colonials
1652 3PENCE Pine Tree Threepence, No Pellets at Trunk, AU50 PCGS. Noe-36, W-640, Salmon 2-B, R.4. No Pellets at trunk. A distinct die line beneath the M in MASSACHUSETTS identifies the late die state of this scarce piece. Slightly imperfect centering favors the right side of the obverse and left side of the reverse where the beading is well in from the edge of the planchet. ETS of the obverse is partially off the flan, and NG on the reverse is weakly defined. A lovely pewter-gray example with splashes olive and steel toning on each side. Listed on page 41 of the 2018 Guide Book.
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