1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 4-C, W-5940. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). 80.5 grains. A premium Near Mint specimen with frosty chocolate-brown surfaces that are free from any noticeable blemishes. Nicely struck with a full HALF CENT on the shield and just a touch of natural planchet roughness that didnt fully strike out at the centers. A lovely piece with a nice provenance as well. PCGS# 688343. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click <a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Hans M.F. Schulmans sale of the Burdette G. Johnson Estate, April 1951, lot 1050; our (Stacks) sale of the Schonwalter Collection, January 2003 Americana Sale, lot 1027; Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.
