1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B, W-6010. Rarity-2. MS-63 BN (PCGS).

1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B, W-6010. Rarity-2. MS-63 BN (PCGS). Early die state, with no trace of the vertical reverse die break that develops through the final digit 8 in the date. A nice, wholesome example of both the type and die pairing, this is an ideal Massachusetts half cent at the Select Mint State grade level. Lustrous and frosty, there are some faint prooflike qualities evident in the fields as the surfaces rotate into direct lighting. The design elements are boldly impressed and fully appreciable, the impression well centered on both sides with at least a trace of border denticulation discernible in most areas. Warm antique copper brown patina with a hint of pale rose, subtle gold and powder blue undertones deliver further eye appeal for the persistent viewer. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 308. NGC ID: 2B23. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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