1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 3-E, W-6220. Rarity-4-. Period after MASSACHUSETTS. AU-50 (PCGS).,148.1 grains. Deep chestnut with ruddy highlights on the obverse, the reverse with light champagne highlighting deeper ruddy brown surfaces. Sharply struck on a planchet with an average portion of the planchet texture around its peripheries, this coin is a well-balanced and high quality survivor of the type.,From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Purchased privately from Chris Victor-McCawley. Richard Picker-imprinted cotton coin pouch included. <p>,