| Composition | Copper |
|---|---|
| Color | BN |
| Strike Type | Business |
| Grade | Ungraded |
| Certification | Uncertified |
| Circulated/Uncirculated | Circulated |
| Denomination | 1C |
| Coin | Massachusetts Copper Coin |
| Type | Colonial |
| Year | 1788 |
| Mint Location | Philadelphia |
| Variety | Massachusetts |
| Country of Origin | United States |
Check the listing for details. 1788 Massachusetts Colonial Copper Cent 1C Ryder 8-C VF Choice. Color: BN, Made in United States. Listed at 385.00 USD. A nice example to own with pleasant detail, especially on the reverse which has nice eye appeal. Right after the Revolutionary War, Massachusetts began to mint its own currency. This is the first example of "Cent" being used as a denomination in United States history.