1787 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 2-G, W-6080. Rarity-6+. Arrows in Left Talon. Good-4 (PCGS). 131.7 grains. Here is a pleasing and representative lower grade example of this elusive die combination. Interestingly, obverse 2 and reverse G are overall the most commonly seen obverse and reverse dies for 1787 Massachusetts cents, but in combination with each other as here, just 18 examples are known. Almost all survivors are well worn. This piece has attractive medium-brown color and smooth, glossy surfaces aside from some natural planchet streaks and light scratches on each side. The date and legends are readable and the motifs almost fully outlined. PCGS# 688946. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Peter Boisvert, 1987; Mike Packard, July 1, 1993; our (Stacks) sale of the Peter Scherff Collection, March 2010, lot 2527.
