1788 Massachusetts Half Cent. Ryder 1-B, W-6010. Rarity-2. AU-50 (PCGS).This attractive piece exhibits steel-olive outlines to the design elements, warmer medium brown patina elsewhere. The detail is bold to sharp throughout, the surfaces with a smooth and satiny appearance in hand. Early die state without the often-seen reverse die break through the left side of the second digit 8 in the date.PCGS# 308. NGC ID: 2B23.