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Early American coin 1652

Here are the full details of the 1652 Pine Tree Shilling Coin Name 1652 Pine Tree Shilling Minting Information Mint Location Boston, Massachusetts Bay Colony Minting Authority Massachusetts General Court Minting Period Though dated 1652 coins were produced from 1652 to 1682 Mintmaster John Hull and Robert Sanderson were the appointed mintmasters Design Details Obverse Front Inscriptions NE New England 1652 the date XIIRoman numeral for 12 pence 1 shilling DOM Dominion or Commonwealth Design Simple and straightforward focusing on the date and value Reverse Back Inscriptions MASATHVSETS IN Old English spelling of Massachusetts Design Features a pine tree in the center symbolizing New Englands timber industry and resilience Physical Characteristics Material Silver approximately 92.5% silver similar to sterling Diameter Ranges from 27 to 33 mm since the coins were hand struck size can vary Weight Typically around 4.2 to 6.7 grams Shape Irregular due to being hand struck no two coins are exactly the same Edge Plain no reeding Varieties Pine Tree Shilling is part of a broader series that includes Willow Tree Shilling earlier and rarer Oak Tree Shilling preceded the Pine Tree Different die varieties exist for the Pine Tree Shilling which can affect its rarity and value Historical Significance First Authorized Coinage in British North America The Massachusetts Bay Colony was the only British colony authorized to mint coins at the time which made these coins controversial The British government eventually shut down the mint in 1682 Symbol of Colonial Independence The 1652 date represents a time of relative independence during the English Civil War when British oversight was minimal The colonies continued to use this date even after the monarchy was restored to avoid legal repercussions Value & Collectibility Commonality Among colonial coins the Pine Tree Shilling is relatively common compared to the Willow or Oak Tree variants but still highly collectible Condition Matters Poor condition $1000 $2000 Good condition $5000 $15000 Exceptional specimens Can exceed $50000 depending on provenance and rarity Auction Record Some rare varieties have sold for over $100000 at major coin auctions Authentication Tips Due to its value Pine Tree Shillings are frequently counterfeited Key points to consider Weight and Metal Content Authentic coins have a high silver content Die Variations Experts can identify genuine coins by matching known die varieties Irregular Shape Authentic coins are irregularly shaped due to the hand striking process Let me know if youd like more specific information about valuation varieties or how to authenticate one