August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 4-B, W-5930. Rarity-4. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
An impressive Mint State example of this scarce die marriage. Strictly uncirculated with no trace of wear and full, lively satin mint luster. Impressively free from even the most trivial contact marks and the toning is a pleasing light olive and warm autumn-brown. Weakly struck at the centers, which is typical of the denomination and particularly common for this variety. Aside from the localized weakness the detail is boldly struck and razor sharp, although accuracy compels us to mention that the denticulation at lower reverse is off the flan. This die pair represents the only use of the B reverse, a die readily attributable by doubling on the eagle's beak. Accompanied by NGC insert #3675249-009 with a grade of MS-63 BN and the Old New England Collection provenance from a previous certification of this coin.
PCGS# 688342. BASE PCGS# 296. NGC ID: 2B22.
From Heritage's sale of the Old New England Collection, April 2014 CSNS Signature Auction, lot 3687.
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| Price realized | 2'600 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 2'500 USD |
