Important British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part II)

Colonial, Massachusetts, Pine Tree coinage, Shilling, 1652, large planchet, 4.57g/12h (Noe 1; Durst 24). An early striking from the reverse die on a slightly wavy flan, extremely fine and attractively toned, much as struck (£6,000-8,000)

Provenance:
From an old British Collection, originally brought back from the USA in the late 17th century.

Illustrated on the back cover