1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent, R. 4-B, W-5930, R.4, MS65 Brown NGC. CAC....

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1787 Massachusetts Half Cent, MS65 Brown
Ryder 4-B, Ex: Partrick

1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent, R. 4-B, W-5930, R.4, MS65 Brown NGC. CAC. Ex: Hanson. The reverse die was used only for this marriage. It is the first of three appearances for the obverse die, as the small die break near the Indian's left (facing) foot is slightly more advanced on the later 4-C die pairing. Although difficult to find in the absolute sense, a few Mint State examples of this variety are known. This Gem piece exhibits exceptional planchet and strike quality, even for the relatively well-made Massachusetts coppers, with smooth red-brown toning that reveals hints of olive when tilted in-hand. This example is tied with one other (also in the Partrick Collection) for the finest Ryder 4-B that we have handled and it is just the 14th 1787 Massachusetts half cent of any variety graded MS65 or finer that has appeared in our auctions. Listed on page 30 of the 2026 Guide Book. Census: 5 in 65 Brown (1 in 65★ ); 0 finer (6/25).
Ex: Jon Hanson; Donald Groves Partrick/FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2015), lot 5678.
From The Costa Family Collection, Part I.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 688342, Base PCGS# 296)

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