1652 Pine Tree Massachusetts Silver Coinage Series

Description

The 1652 Pine Tree Coinage is a famous series of silver coins produced in colonial Massachusetts. Despite being dated 1652, these coins were struck well into the late 17th century, as the date was retained to assert the colony’s right to mint coins without interference from the English crown. The Pine Tree design symbolizes the colony’s resources and independence. However, this series marked the end of Massachusetts coinage, as the English crown eventually halted their production, enforcing tighter control over colonial economies. The Pine Tree coins remain highly sought after by collectors and are an enduring symbol of early American ingenuity and defiance.

Large Planchet Shilling – 27mm

Sixpence – 21mm

Threepence – 19mm

Stamped with the word copy
Silver-plated lead-free metal, made in the USA
Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of the coin printed on the flip insert.