1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 NGC. R. 5-A, W-5960, R.3. A well-worn example with medium olive-brown surfaces that show faint hairlines on each side. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $381.88. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 NGC. R. 4-C, W-5940, R.2. This example of the plentiful Ryder 4-C half cent has minor rim disturbances with microscopic granularity on both sides. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 NGC. R. 4-C, W-5940, R.2. This example of the plentiful Ryder 4-C half cent has minor rim disturbances with microscopic granularity on both sides. Ex: 'Colonel' E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $1.50; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $367.78. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 NGC. R. 4-C, W-5940, R.2. Dark chocolate-brown surfaces have traces of hazel and mahogany on each side. A popular and plentiful Massachusetts half cent variety. The 1787 Ryder 4-C and 1788 Ryder 1-B half cents are most frequently encountered. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 1/2 C Massachusetts Half Cent VF20 NGC. R. 4-C, W-5940, R.2. Dark chocolate-brown surfaces have traces of hazel and mahogany on each side. A popular and plentiful Massachusetts half cent variety. The 1787 Ryder 4-C and 1788 Ryder 1-B half cents are most frequently encountered. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $470.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New York, Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Figure Faces Right VF Details, Improperly Cleaned NGC. W-5760, R.4. This cleaned copper has myriad tick marks on the obverse, with dull scratches on both sides. The surfaces are mostly yellowish-orange with wisps of pale blue and rose. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New York, Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Figure Faces Right VF Details, Improperly Cleaned NGC. W-5760, R.4. This cleaned copper has myriad tick marks on the obverse, with dull scratches on both sides. The surfaces are mostly yellowish-orange with wisps of pale blue and rose. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New York, Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Figure Faces Right VF Details, Plugged NGC. W-5760, R.4. Evidence of the plug on this deeply recolored mahogany and chestnut example appears at 1 o'clock on the obverse, and at the opposing point on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New York, Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Figure Faces Right VF Details, Plugged NGC. W-5760, R.4. Evidence of the plug on this deeply recolored mahogany and chestnut example appears at 1 o'clock on the obverse, and at the opposing point on the reverse. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $528.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
1787 COPPER New York, Nova Eborac Copper, Seated Figure Faces Right Good 4 NGC W-5760, R.4. This is a splendid example for the grade, with a mixture of blue-steel and cinnamon toning. An excellent, problem-free type collection candidate. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Realized $176.25. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.
