1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 2-A, W-5910. Rarity-4. AU-55 Cleaned, Retoned.75.9 grains. With overall sharp to full definition and a smooth, satiny texture, this is an exceptionally attractive coin despite our stated qualifiers. The strike is nicely centered on both sides, and there are no significant blemishes save for a few wispy pin scratches in the central reverse field around the eagle. Retoned rather nicely in warm olive-brown, there are also some lilac and bright pink undertones. Given the amount of detail that it retains, this coin is sure to find many bidders among both type collectors and Massachusetts copper enthusiasts.Collector envelope with attribution notation included.
