Lot 51
1788 Massachusetts Cent. Period after "Massachusetts". PCGS graded MS-63 Brown. Here is a coin that will please the Massachusetts specialist. It is one of two coins graded in mint state by PCGS, the other being slightly better and with red and brown color. When found at all, this variety is usually seen in grades below very fine. This coin is well struck, with only slight weakness on the central clothes of the Native American, and on the reverse the word CENT is clear, and slight weakness can be seen on the vertical shield lines. No sign of porosity or even spots, this copper coin has been splendidly preserved. This is the thin line below the eagle variety (Breen-962). An opportunity to snag a truly special colonial coin.
Estimated Value $4,000-UP.
No provenance information included, but probably purchased in the mid 1940s.
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| Realized $5,750 |
