Description

Post Colonial Massachusetts Coppers were issued in 1787 and 1788. The obverse depicts an Indian holding bow and arrow, the reverse with a spread eagle. For the 1788 one cents, there are two major varieties collected, “With Period” and “No Period” after MASSACHUSETTS. This example the slightly more rare “No period” variety which is noted on the holder. The NO PERIOD variety is listed on the NGC holder. Rims and major design elements are good for the grade, the two 8’s in the date are weak. The eagle feather detail above the arrows is good. Original.