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Pine Tree Threepence
Designed and engraved by: John Hull (American (born in England), 1624–1683)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
and: Robert Sanderson, Sr. (American (born in England), 1608–1693)
British Colonial Issue
dated 1652; struck 1667–74
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Diameter and weight: 15.8-16 mm, 1 gm (5/8 in., 0.04 oz.)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel Abbott Green
Accession Number17.299
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
Catalogue Raisonné
Noe 36; Crosby 2a-B; Breen 49
DescriptionThis Pine Tree threepence is #36 in Noe's sequence. It is the only threepence without pellets to the left and right of the tree and with a rosette following the D on the reverse inscription.