1787 Cent Massachusetts, BN MS(PCGS#302)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3025

Grade

AU53BN

Price

2,400

Lot Description

1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 4-D, W-6110. Rarity-3+. Arrows in Left Talon, Bowed Head. AU-53 (PCGS). 141.7 grains. Sharply defined everywhere but the very centers of both sides, where there was not enough metal to completely fill in the deepest elements of the design motifs; the Indian's bowed head from which this obverse gets its name is clear, the miniature facial features appear almost a caricature. Glossy, deep mahogany brown surfaces exhibit a subtle woodgrain patina, and are quite choice for any Massachusetts copper, which sometimes can have less than ideal surface quality. Though not a major rarity, Ryder 4-D is uncommonly found in this elevated state of preservation. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Earlier ex Old New England Collection, Heritage, April 2014, lot 3694; Tony Terranova. PCGS# 302. NGC ID: 2B25. Click here for certification details from PCGS.