1788 Massachusetts Cent Is This Real? Any Info Would Be Greatly Appreciated

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Kaynine0417 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 12:15 am Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 12:24 am You sure this piece wasn't cast @kay? What is the weight? "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Kaynine0417 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 03:36 am @Spence that's what I'm trying to figure out. I don't know if it's even a real coin. I will get you the weight as soon as I get home. I came across a bunch of "older coins" and I know a few of them are real but I'm trying to find out what's fake or remakes. Whatever they would called copy I guess you could say. Report this Post to the Staff
Kaynine0417 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 03:50 am I just weighed it. It is 4.89 grams. Any idea what I'm looking at? I really appreciate the insight and knowledge. I'm new to coins and I'm intrigued by the history and stories behind them recently so it's become an addiction you could say lol. Report this Post to the Staff
lcutler Pillar of the Community United States 1655 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 04:01 am Unfortunately, that is a cast souvenir type replica, no question. The details are just all wrong, and the surfaces are rough and grainy. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 94672 Posts	Posted 04/05/2026 1:03 pm to CCF. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Kaynine0417 New Member United States 14 Posts	Posted 04/06/2026 04:51 am Thanks for letting me know. I appreciate the input. Wasn't sure if I had what I thought. Which would have been an amazing find! But I guess I'm not retiring off this one lol. A man can only dream can't he Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187579 Posts	Posted 04/06/2026 12:10 pm Very interesting. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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