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1788 Massachusetts Cent, Period
Scarce R. 16-M; MS62 Brown

1788 CENT Massachusetts Cent, Period, R. 16-M, W-6410, R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS. Reddish-copper coloration contains attractive hints of golden-biscuit, sage, and light-charcoal. A few abrasions in the shield are well-hidden. Of the 24 die marriages of 1788 Massachusetts Cents, the Ryder 16-M is one of the rarer representatives, at R.5. However, it was once considered much rarer, with W.P. Keller suggesting just 3 known in 1961.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 688359, Base PCGS# 948)


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27th Friday 11:50 am CT
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