1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 12-M, W-6350. Rarity-4-.Period after MASSACHUSETTS. AU-50.,139.9 grains. Glossy chestnut alternates with a rich dark brown hue on both sides, the strike well centered and bold everywhere but at the peripheries, were the tops of some of the letters are weakened by the inherent grain in the planchet metal, especially at ON of COMMONWEALTH. Several Mint State examples are known, followed by a handful of AUs, including this pretty example and significant pieces like the Norweb specimen calledAU-50 in 1988. Here is an opportunity to acquire a lovely coin with spending many multiples to acquire a Mint State piece.,From the Michael Demling Collection of Massachusetts Cents. Purchased privately from Tony Terranova.,