1788 Massachusetts Cent.

Eddi

A pre-federal issue from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I would greatly appreciate your opinions of the grade.

It is a nice coin barring some planchet defects on the reverse which I understand are common for these issues.

Thanks,

Eduard

BillJones

This is a nice, attractive VF-25 example with no defects other than the mint caused planchet issues. The copper is good with no corrosion or porosity, which is a big plus. It’s a nice collector’s coin.

As for “investment” it probably isn’t one. When I upgraded my Massachusetts Cent type coin from a VF to an AU-58, I thought about selling the VF but didn’t do it. Although I had owned it for close to 40 years, I could not get enough for it to make the sale worthwhile.

jesbroken

I like it, but not nearly proficient enough to grade it.
Jim

johnny9434

That's really a nice coin. I'm not proficient at grades either but just the same.....

1630Boston

I also like that coin

ricko

That is a great old copper cent... Looks VF as @BillJones said.... A real historical treasure. Cheers, RickO

Connecticoin

I like those coins a lot - I would collect them but collect too many series as it is 🤪

lkenefic

I acquired a New Jersey pre-federal issue for my Colonial type... it's not nearly as nice as yours.

Eddi

Thank you very much for your opinions. They are very much appreciated

LanceNewmanOCC

do i see green from k9 to k12 or is that a reflection?