1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 2b-A, W-6040. Rarity-2. Arrows in Left Talon, Horned Eagle. VF-30 (PCGS).153.62 grains. A beautiful specimen of both the variety and the overall Massachusetts cent series. Lighter caramel hues are marbled against darker coffee tones across this lovely choice VF piece. A few ancient pinscratches show in the fields on each side, though these go fully unnoticed to the naked eye. Evenly worn and overall bold, with sharp definition to the focal elements at this grade level. One of the most popular varieties from this series due to the eponymous break protruding from the eagles head.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
