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

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

3170

Grade

MS62BN

Price

3,360

Lot Description

1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 10-L, W-6280. Rarity-2. Period After MASSACHUSETTS. MS-62 BN (NGC). Superior to most other Ryder 10-Ls that we have offered in recent years, this impressive condition rarity offers sharp to full striking detail throughout the design. The borders are near-fully denticulated, coming up short in this regard only from 3 to 7 o'clock on the reverse. A minor flan flaw at the upper obverse border is as made, the surfaces free of detracting marks and remarkably smooth in hand. An even endowment of warm rose-brown patina further enhances the appeal of this significant Massachusetts cent. PCGS# 948. NGC ID: 2B27. Click here for certification details from NGC.