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

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

2240

Grade

AU50BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B, W-6010. Rarity-2. AU-50 (PCGS). This attractive piece exhibits steel-olive outlines to the design elements, warmer medium brown patina elsewhere. The detail is bold to sharp throughout, the surfaces with a smooth and satiny appearance in hand. Early die state without the often-seen reverse die break through the left side of the second digit 8 in the date. PCGS# 308. NGC ID: 2B23. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.