1787 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 4-B, W-5930. Rarity-4. MS-64 BN (PCGS). An impressive Mint State example of this scarce die marriage. Strictly uncirculated with no trace of wear and full, if subdued, satiny mint luster perceptible under the coins slightly dusky patina. Impressively free from even the most trivial contact marks and the toning is a pleasing light olive and golden-brown. Weakly struck at the centers which is typical of the denomination and particularly common for this variety. Aside from the localized weakness the detail is boldly struck and razor sharp. This die pair represents the only use of the B reverse, a die readily attributable by doubling on the eagles beak. PCGS# 688342. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritages Milwaukee ANA Signature Auction, August 2007, lot 16; Tom Rinaldo.
