1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 8-C, W-6260. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS).174.0 grains. Light olive and faded tan blend nicely over the surfaces. The obverse is streaked with gentle natural roughness and associated flecks of charcoal patina, but this is light enough to be largely invisible without magnification. The reverse is mostly free of this effect, but still slightly rough around the periphery and at the center of the shield. Sharp and quite pleasing overall. While not a rare variety, it becomes very rare in higher grades. We have seen very few finer than this one, and even some graded the same would not compare favorably to this example.From the Twin Leaf Collection of Connecticut & Massachusetts Coppers. Earlier ex Anthony Terranova, 2002.
