1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 9-M, W-6270. Rarity-6. Period After MASSACHUSETTS. Fine-12 Porous.137.4 grains. Light porosity is seen overall with scattered pitting around the peripheries. The surfaces are ruddy brown patina throughout, and the devices are suitably bold for the grade with the design fully appreciable. Ryder 9-M is one of the leading rarities among die varieties of 1788 Massachusetts cents, and the present example is sure to appeal to astute collectors.Ex Henry Chapman, February 1909; Hillyer C. Ryder; F.C.C. Boyd; our (Bowers and Merenas) Lee F. Hewitt Collection sale, November 1984, lot 2769. Lot tag and collector envelope with attribution notation included.
