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

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6115

Grade

AU55BN

Price

1,020

Lot Description

1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 3-A, W-6210. Rarity-4-. Period After MASSACHUSETTS. AU-55 (PCGS). Delightful and significant Choice AU quality for this conditionally challenging die marriage. Satiny matte-like surfaces are microscopically rough with light pitting evident with the aid of a loupe, although the in hand appearance is relatively smooth in the absence of significant marks. Dominant autumn-orange patina, a few streaks of flint gray bisect both sides. Overall sharply defined from a nicely centered strike, this is an uncommonly well preserved Ryder 3-A, a variety that can be challenging to locate in grades above EF. PCGS# 948. NGC ID: 2B27. Click here for certification details from PCGS.