1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 3-A, W-6210. Rarity-4-. Period after MASSACHUSETTS. Good-4.，144.0 grains. Counterstamped [?].C.E[?] in an elongated serrated punch on the reverse, over which is punched divergent lines of zipper-like incusations, an enigmatic combination of punches that invites further research. Glossy light bright iridescence is the rule on this well-worn Massachusetts copper, a series not known for its plethora of counterstamps.，From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents.<p>，
