1787 Cent Massachusetts, BN MS(PCGS#302)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3024

Grade

AU53BN

Price

1,920

Lot Description

1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 4-C, W-6100. Rarity-4-. Arrows in Left Talon, Bowed Head. AU-53 (PCGS). 147.5 grains. Nicknamed the "Bowed Head" for the Indian's downward gaze, pleasing high grade specimens outside of some Choice Mint State coins are very scarce, making this trouble-free lightly circulated coin unideal specimen for a high end variety set like Mike Demling's. Norweb's was called MS-60 though grade MS-65+ by NGC in the Partrick sale, and the primary Ford coin, ex Ryder, is a touch finer than this coin and brought over $4300 in2004. Finding a comparably pleasing, high end example of the die marriage will take a long search. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Earlier ex Tom Rinaldo, SLT Collection, Tony Terranova. PCGS# 302. NGC ID: 2B25. Click here for certification details from PCGS.