British and World Coins, Numismatic Books

United States of America, Massachusetts, Cent, 1787, arrows in eagle’s left talon, 9.87g/6h (Ryder 3G; Durst 172; cf. J.J. Ford V, 94). A little weakness on the costume of the Indian and a small spot to left of eagle’s neck, otherwise extremely fine with much original colour, particularly on reverse (£1,000-1,500)

Provenance:
From an old West Country Collection.

Illustrated on the front cover