1788 Massachusetts Cent. Ryder 13-N, W-6380. Rarity-4+. No Period After MASSACHUSETTS. EF-45 (PCGS). Excellent quality for this very scarce die variety, the rarer of just two die varieties that comprise the overall No Period <em>Guide Book</em> variety. Smooth surfaces are an even shade of light brown. No marks or roughness bear mention, though we do note some foreign residue at the obverse rim over MM with lesser traces at 3:00 and 9:00 on the reverse. Bold, well rendered detail across both sides thanks to a firm strike and high quality planchet. Quite a pleasing example, Choice EF is a commendable grade as Ryder 13-N is very rare any finer. PCGS# 688360. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritages sale of the W. Philip Keller Collection, October 2010, lot 3167.