1787 Cent Massachusetts, Horn, BN MS(PCGS#305)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6108

Grade

VF30BN

Price

576

Lot Description

1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 2b-A, W-6040. Rarity-2. Arrows in Left Talon, Horned Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS). 153.62 grains. A beautiful specimen of both the variety and the overall Massachusetts cent series. Lighter caramel hues are marbled against darker coffee tones across this lovely choice VF piece. A few ancient pinscratches show in the fields on each side, though these go fully unnoticed to the naked eye. Evenly worn and overall bold, with sharp definition to the focal elements at this grade level. One of the most popular varieties from this series due to the eponymous break protruding from the eagle's head. Provenance: From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68. PCGS# 305. NGC ID: 2B26. Click here for certification details from PCGS.