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GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 06/09/2013 9:40 pm I have been looking at this coin for a week or two, and decided to pick it up last Friday. It is hard for me to buy coins when there is not much detail, but I like the history of these coins. I am wondering if these coins were not very well struck to start with. For me I never see any that better grade/more detail. Any information .. opinions are very welcome. Report this Post to the Staff

philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 06/09/2013 9:54 pm A very nice item. I'd say, a Ryder 3-G? Vermontensium ought to be able to give you a better assessment of the usual state of preservation of these coppers. Edited by philadelphian 06/09/2013 9:56 pm Report this Post to the Staff
amida17 Pillar of the Community United States 4897 Posts	Posted 06/09/2013 10:02 pm Quote: I am wondering if these coins were not very well struck to start with Actually of all the coins struck by various states in the 18th century Mass. coins were the most well struck. Quote: Ryder 3-G I'll go with that. Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 06/09/2013 10:30 pm Quote: Vermontensium ought to be able to give you a better assessment of the usual state of preservation of these coppers. Or amida17, of course. Report this Post to the Staff
TJsCoins Pillar of the Community United States 3229 Posts	Posted 06/10/2013 12:36 am Nice pick up! Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 06/10/2013 01:27 am Nice pickup GR58. I'm onboard with Ryder 3-G. As amida17 pointed out, the Massachusetts Coinage were fairly well struck pieces as compared to other Post Colonial coinage. I'd put it at VG. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 06/10/2013 07:21 am Thank you all for your replies. I will look up a Ryder 3G, and see if I can spot some die markers. I am just learning on what to look for. I am surprised at the VG grade, thanks again vermontensium I think the reason I worried so long on the purchase of this coin, is I am not sure at what point, coins like this are not collectible... due to wear. Report this Post to the Staff
GR58 Bedrock of the Community United States 11951 Posts	Posted 06/10/2013 07:27 am Quote: Quote: Actually of all the coins struck by various states in the 18th century Mass. coins were the most well struck. As amida17 pointed out, the Massachusetts Coinage were fairly well struck pieces as compared to other Post Colonial coinage. More good information to know .. So I guess this coin must have seen a lot of circulation.. or maybe someone's pocket piece ... Report this Post to the Staff
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