1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 2-A, W-5910. Rarity-4-. AU-58 BN (NGC).
A hard and frosty example with faint traces of faded mint color to otherwise warmly toned olive-brown surfaces. The strike comes up a bit short at the bottom of the Native American's tunic and within the shield on the reverse, border denticulation scant at upper left obverse and lower right reverse due to imperfect centering. In general, however, the detail is bold, and there are no marks, flan flaws or other blemishes to detract from a pleasing appearance.
PCGS# 688340. BASE PCGS# 296. NGC ID: 2B22.
From Heritage's sale of the Long Island Collection, Part III, May 2022 CSNS Signature Auction, lot 7026.
Price realized | 1'300 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 1'900 USD |