Exceptional 1788 Massachusetts cent at Baltimore auction

High-grade copper cent issued by the state is a ‘technical marvel’

The star collection of the Baltimore Expo auctions conducted by Stack’s Bowers Galleries in October was the Archangel Collection of Colonial Coins and 1792 Coinage, which featured a selection of coins that showcased the charm and often exceptional quality achieved by minters in the late 18th century.

A 1788 Massachusetts cent graded Mint State 65 brown by Professional Coin Grading Service was a technical marvel described as “extremely well struck and boldly lustrous, with hard frosty surfaces on both sides.”

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