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1788 Post Colonial Issues Massachusetts - Cent ANACS AG-3

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Price: $300.00   
Grade: AG3
Quantity: 1
PCGS Coin #: (not specified)
Last Update: 7/10/2026
Dealer:  (Terms) Quad City Coin Co. (0)
1788 Post Colonial Issues Massachusetts Cent ANACS AG-3 - Historic American Coinage The 1788 Massachusetts Cent represents a significant chapter in American numismatic history, originating from the post-colonial period when individual states were still experimenting with their own monetary systems. This exceptional piece offers collectors and historians a tangible connection to the early days of the United States, just a few years after independence was declared. The ANACS grading of AG-3 indicates this coin has been professionally authenticated and graded, providing buyers with confidence in both the coin's authenticity and condition. Historical Significance of the Massachusetts Cent During the post-colonial era following the American Revolution, many states took it upon themselves to mint their own currency. The Massachusetts Cent was one of these pioneering issues, struck in 1788 as the Commonwealth of Massachusetts sought to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. This was a critical time in American history, as the new nation was establishing its identity and economic systems apart from British rule. The production of state-issued cents was a temporary measure that lasted only a brief period. The federal government would eventually take control of all coin production with the establishment of the U.S. Mint in 1792. This makes post-colonial state cents like this Massachusetts example increasingly rare and valuable, as they represent an important transition point in American monetary history. Coin Specifications and Details Date: 1788 Denomination: Cent Issuing Authority: Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grading Service: ANACS (American Numismatic Authentication and Grading Company) <

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