1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 1-D, W-6190. Rarity-3-. Period After MASSACHUSETTS. MS-62 BN (PCGS). 147.6 grains. A gorgeous coin with frosty mint surfaces that boast wonderful color and originality. Nicely struck showing bold definition on the Indians tunic and belt, and the reverse eagle and shield. Evenly and lightly toned to an appealing chocolate-brown and with faint traces of faded mint red around some of the details. There are some minor planchet flaws around the outer peripheries but these do little to diminish the coins outstanding visual appeal. An ideal piece for a high quality date or type set, and needless to say, a superb example of the die variety as well. An excellent provenance adds to the desirability. PCGS# 688953. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Thomas Elders October 1910 sale, lot 485; Hillyer Ryder; F.C.C. Boyd; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Part V, October 2004, lot 114; Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.
