Variety equivalents: Crosby 15-O

Rarity: Very Rare

Notes:
Using a 72 grain standard for the Pine Tree Shillings, the full weight of an Pine Tree Threepence is expected to be 18 grains.

Images courtesy of Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.

Significant examples:
PCGS VF-25 (illustrated above).  Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc. "Long Beach Sale", September 18-20, 2003, Lot 5016, illustrated, "...Noe-26, Crosby 15-O, High R.5. 66.4 grains. This scarce variety is available for a only a token premium over a common variety. Both sides are slightly off center with the top portions of the lettering on the right side cut off on the obverse and left side of the reverse. Light gray patina is seen in the recesses and in the fields with sharply contrasting silvery-brilliant accents on the highpoints of the devices. Pleasing overall with a couple of ancient scratches on the obverse..."

Recent appearances:
"VF-20".  Ex - Bowers and Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 1, illustrated, "...small edge is noted at 3:00 on the obverse, and a few faint, old scratches...68.4 grains...24.9 mm.", sold for $2,070.00

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"The Silver Coinage of Massachusetts" by Sydney P. Noe