1788 Cent Massachusetts, Period, BN MS(PCGS#948)

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3030

Grade

AU55BN

Price

2,160

Lot Description

1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 1-D, W-6190. Rarity-3-. Period after MASSACHUSETTS. AU-55 (PCGS). 166.8 grains. Essentially unworn but for some friction on the very well defined central design motifs, the surfaces exhibit an as-minted background texture on both sides. An attractive example of this available die marriage, though not always found so overall satisfying as this one. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Purchased privately from Chris Victor-McCawley. PCGS# 948. NGC ID: 2B27. Click here for certification details from PCGS.