Pine tree shilling (large planchet)
Date1652 (struck ca. 1667-1674)
Struck by
Hull & Sanderson
MediumSilver
DimensionsDiameter: 30mm
Credit LineGift of the Lasser Family
Object number2002-77,11
DescriptionObverse: Pine tree within beaded circle, outer legend within beaded border.Reverse: Legend within beaded border, date & denomination within beaded circle at center.Label TextThe General Court of Massachusetts Bay authorized silversmiths John Hull and Robert Sanderson to strike shilling, sixpence, and threepence coins at Hull's Boston facility in 1652. The last of Hull and Sanderson's tree series of coins, the pine tree issues of 1667 to 1682, are certainly the most famous.
Noe-1, Breen-37
Inscription(s)Obverse: "MASATHVSETS IN"
Reverse: "NEW ENGLAND AN DOM," and "1652 XII" within central border of beads.ProvenancePurchased at the New York International Coin Convention from a Christiansen Auction, 9 December 1978, Lot 6.
