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

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

March 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Losbeschreibung: 1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 11-E, W-6300. Rarity-3+. Period After MASSACHUSETTS, Slim Indian. AU-55 (PCGS). 154.3 grains. Smooth and glossy golden-tan surfaces exhibit bold design elements and exceptional eye appeal. Some natural planchet striations can be seen at the bottom of the obverse, otherwise no marks mar the view; the reverse is just as attractive with the only mark of note a natural planchet flaw from the eagle's beak to its neck. Choice for the grade. Provenance: From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Earlier ex Stack's Bowers auction of the Ted L. Craige Collection, January 2013, lot 11086. Richard Picker cotton liner included; Spencer Peck. PCGS# 948. NGC ID: 2B27. Click here for certification details from PCGS.