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Real 1788 Massachusetts Cent?

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Any thoughts on this one? I can't seem to match it with any of the current ebay listings. The coin measures about 28mm and weighs 10.1 grams. The edge looks normal, no seam.

There is a blob of solder at the bottom on the obverse (it is raised so pretty sure it is not from the coin).
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Just from what I see, would have to vote pass.
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Looks like a cast fake to me.
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Thanks all. Went to the PCGS site. Mine has a very thin right arm holding the bow, the left arm is sleeved. None of them have that, all have both arms in a sleeve. Tend to think it is just a phony as it does not match any of the PCGS Ryders.

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The gray areas look like some kind of base metal showing through a copper coating.
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