1787 Cent Massachusetts, Ryder 2b-C, BN MS(PCGS#688943)

The Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

8213

Grade

XF40BN

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 2-C, W-6050. Rarity-4. Arrows in Left Talon. EF-40 (PCGS). 145.3 grains. A solid and attractive example of this scarcer variety. Medium-brown surfaces are original and free from post-strike problems. A bit of natural planchet roughness is seen on both sides, original to the metal and not a product of environmental damage. This cent received only modest, even wear during its time spent in circulation and all of the design elements remain bold. Late die state with an advanced die crack from the date to the M, fairly scarce as such. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from St. James's Auctions' Auction 2, May 2005, lot 874. PCGS# 688943. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.