Massachusetts 1 Shilling "Pine Tree", 1652

Large Planchet 27-31 mm

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Massachusetts Massachusetts
Currency Pound
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling "Pine Tree"
Year 1652
Ruler Colonial period (1607–1776)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3.3
Diameter (mm) 27
Thickness (mm) 1.4
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling "Pine Tree" from Massachusetts. Issued in 1652. Struck in Silver. Measures 27 mm and weighs 3.3 g.

Obverse
Pine tree.
Reverse
NEW ENGLAND AN DOM surrounding date and denomination in roman numerals.
Edge
Note the S shaped flan resulting from its being struck on a roller press which used curved dies and a partially lateral striking movement.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1652  — Ligatured NE in Legend
1652  — No H in MASATUSETS
1652  — Pellets at Trunk
1652  — Without Pellets at Trunk

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