Massachusetts Colonials
(1787-1788) MASSACHUSETTS COPPER
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
MASSACHUSETTS - COPPER |
Item Description: |
1C 1788 PERIOD MASSACHUSETTS |
Full Grade: |
NGC VF 25 BN |
Owner: |
wwcca |
Owner Comments:
1788 Period Massachusetts 1C This mint opened in 1787 and only coined 1/2 cent and 1 cent copper pieces. On November17, 1788 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts ordered th Mint closed. After negotiations, On January, 23 1789, It was decided to close the mint for good because the new Federal Constitution read the coining of money was a federal rather than a state function. Apears to be die pair 3-E or 8-C.
This coin could have been used by my great-great great grandparents or later.