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1788 Massachusetts Cent, Period, Ryder 3-A, W-6210, Low R.4, MS62 Brown PCGS....

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Description

1788 Massachusetts Cent, MS62 Brown
Better Ryder 3-A Variety

1788 Massachusetts Cent, Period, Ryder 3-A, W-6210, Low R.4, MS62 Brown PCGS. A low first 8 in the date is a pick-up point for the scarce Ryder 3-A. The variety is conditionally rare, and this is the first example to our knowledge to appear in a Heritage auction certified as Mint State. The unmarked mahogany-brown surfaces display minor flan granularity near 9 o'clock on the reverse, and a spot rests below the M in MASSACHUSETTS. Listed on page 30 of the 2026 Guide Book.

Coin Index Numbers: (Variety PCGS# 688955, Base PCGS# 948)

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Auction Info

2026 January 14 - 17 FUN US Coins Signature® Auction #1390 (go to Auction Home page)
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15th Thursday 11:50 am CT
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14th-17th Wednesday-Saturday
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Dallas, TX 75261

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