Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | 1788 Massachusetts Period Cent |
| Date | 1788 |
| Grade | EF45 |
| Service | NGC |
| Service Catalog # | 311 |
| Denomination | 1C |
| Description | 1788 CENT Massachusetts Cent, R. 11-E, W-6300, R.4, XF45 NGC. Die alignment: 180?. A problem-free, circulated Massachusetts cent: a good choice for a modest type collection. Medium brown coloration and original surfaces. According to the Bowers Colonial Encyclopedia, no examples of this die variety are known in mint state. Listed on page 61 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp and Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $2.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15242, realized $1260. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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