1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Threepence Noe-36 Rarity-4 VG-7. The sharpness is considerably better where the designs were properly impressed, but this piece has been burnished to minimize roughness. The roughness most likely is a result of having been lost in soil or some other unfriendly environment for many years. Both sides show myriad fine hairline scratches left behind by the burnishing, and traces of corrosion can be found on both sides. The protected areas are dark steel gray mixed with some chocolate tones while the highpoints are a lighter shade of silvery gray. The date, denomination, and Pine Tree are clear as is most of NEW ENGLAND. The obverse (tree side) was badly misaligned to K-6 while the reverse was nicely positioned on the planchet. Far from perfect but the critical elements are strong. Weight 16.7 grains. Listed on page 39 in the "Redbook."
Estimated Value $500-UP.
Colonial Coinage
