1787 Cent Massachusetts, BN MS(PCGS#302)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3022

Grade

AU58BN

Price

3,120

Lot Description

1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 3-G, W-6090. Rarity-3-. Arrows in Left Talon. AU-58 (PCGS). 147.6 grains. Medium brown with emerald overtones and shimmering original mint luster, this ideally centered example is about as perfect as one is wont to find. Lighter tan where the highest points of design motifs were subject to subtle friction and the softness of strike that bedevils nearly every Massachusetts copper at its central high points. Whether for a choice colonial type collection or a high end die variety set, this piece will never need to be replaced. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Purchased privately from Michael Wierzba, earlier ex Dennis Wierzba collection. PCGS# 302. NGC ID: 2B25. Click here for certification details from PCGS.