Pine tree threepence

Date1652 (struck ca. 1667-1682)

Struck by Hull & Sanderson

MediumSilver

DimensionsDiameter: 17mm

Credit LineGift of the Lasser family

Object number2002-77,14

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-36, Breen-49Inscription(s)Obverse: "MASATHVSETS"

Reverse: "NEW ENGLAND," and "1652 III" within central border of beads.ProvenancePurchased 10 October 1978