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ANA Signature US Coin Sale 1258 2-6 Aug 2017
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1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ligatured NE, Noe-8.2, W-740, Salmon 7-E, R.4. 72.37 grains. A boldly struck tree dominates the obverse of this attractive Pine Tree shilling, underscored by gunmetal-gray toning with silver highlights. The Noe-8.2 is a late state of Noe-8, most notable for the large reverse break at GL of ENGLAND, but characterized by general deterioration to both dies. The dies were clearly larger than the planchet, as is often the case with this variety, making the centering askew. While much of NEW is off-planchet, enough remains to distinguish the NE ligature that is diagnostic for the reverse die. As this example is a tiny bit over the statutory weight of 72 grains, we can rest assured that it wasn't clipped or filed. Indeed, it bears virtually no post-strike marks of any sort, and its late state guarantees an abundance of the cracks, recuttings, and cuds that advanced collectors of the Massachusetts series learn to appreciate. A strong choice for a colonial-era type set. Listed on page 41 of the 2018 Guide Book.
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1652 SHILNG Pine Tree Shilling, Large Planchet AU58 PCGS. CAC. Ligatured NE, Noe-8.2, W-740, Salmon 7-E, R.4. 72.37 grains. A boldly struck tree dominates the obverse of this attractive Pine Tree shilling, underscored by gunmetal-gray toning with silver highlights. The Noe-8.2 is a late state of Noe-8, most notable for the large reverse break at GL of ENGLAND, but characterized by general deterioration to both dies. The dies were clearly larger than the planchet, as is often the case with this variety, making the centering askew. While much of NEW is off-planchet, enough remains to distinguish the NE ligature that is diagnostic for the reverse die. As this example is a tiny bit over the statutory weight of 72 grains, we can rest assured that it wasn't clipped or filed. Indeed, it bears virtually no post-strike marks of any sort, and its late state guarantees an abundance of the cracks, recuttings, and cuds that advanced collectors of the Massachusetts series learn to appreciate. A strong choice for a colonial-era type set. Listed on page 41 of the 2018 Guide Book.
HID02901242017