1788 1/2C Massachusetts, BN MS(PCGS#308)

December 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2053

Grade

AU58BN

Price

1,920

Lot Description

1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B, W-6010. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). This is a sharply struck, nearly uncirculated example with a generally smooth satin texture to both sides. The surfaces are hard and tight with pale lilac and golden-apricot undertones to dominant autumn-brown patina. Minor retained laminations near the eagle's beak and the letter H in WEALTH are as made, a thin scuff along the arrow in the Native American's hand is the only mark of note. Definitely a handsome and desirable example of both the type and die pairing. Provenance: From Heritage's Long Beach Signature Coin Auction of February 2007, lot 2029. PCGS# 308. NGC ID: 2B23. Click here for certification details from PCGS.