1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 8-C, W-6260. Rarity-3. Period After MASSACHUSETTS. EF-40 Rough.164.7 grains. A rather pleasing example overall with streaks of golden-tan to dominant medium brown patina. The surfaces are rough in places, generally due to the presence of light crimson and charcoal scale. Lightly struck at the lower left obverse and upper left reverse borders, yet otherwise boldly defined from a well centered and nicely executed strike. Although not a major rarity in an absolute sense, the 1788 Ryder 8-C variety is elusive in grades above EF.Collector envelope with attribution notation included.
