1652 Pine Tree Shilling - Noe 4
Images courtesy of Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.
   

PCGS AU-53.  Ex - Paul Arthur Norris - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Inc.'s "Pre-Long Beach Sale", September 23 & 24, 2002, Lot 13, illustrated, where it was described as follows: "Noe-5, R-4, 69.5 grains. PCGS graded AU-53. This is the famous backwards "N" in ENGLAND on the reverse. The tree is quite sharp, and the planchet is slightly oblong, but not too far out of round, with a small straight edge on the left side. As always, the rocker dies produced a slightly wavy planchet, but the lettering and all devices clear. Later die state with the lower reverse starting to fail, and the break in the field left of the date well developed. Always in demand for the engraving error, and a very popular type coin as well. Steel gray with blue iridescence, the fields lighter gray with darker areas hugging the lettering and devices..."  Attributed incorrectly as Noe 5. 

PCGS AU-55.  Ex - Superior Stamp and Coin "Pre-Long Beach Sale" September 19-21, 1999, Lot 303.  This piece is actually a Noe 5.