1788 CENT Massachusetts Cent, Period, R. 16-M, W-6410, R.5, MS62 Brown PCGS. Reddish-copper coloration contains attra...
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Description
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)
Auction Info
2026 March 26 - 28 US Coins Signature® Auction #1391 (go to Auction Home page)
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