1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-B, W-6785. Rarity-4. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. MS-63 BN (PCGS).；164.3 grains. Glossy surfaces are boldly defined from a nicely centered strike. Both sides are free of significant post-production blemishes, although the planchet exhibits numerous drift marks from an improperly mixed alloy. Newman 11-B is one of the scarcer Bank of New York hoard varieties in the Fugio copper series, the 1948 census counting only 60 examples. This is an undeniably original piece with solid Choice Mint State quality.；From the Dr. Gordon Shaw Collection. From NASCAs sale of December 1987, lot number not recorded. Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included.
