1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 17-S, W-6935. Rarity-3. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-25.，130.2 grains. Olive tan with subtle bands of slightly darker patina on both sides, this piece is smoother and choicer than the average 17-S one will encounter. Well centered and well struck, with some trifling planchet texture visible at the peripheries where it was not completely obliterated by the force of the strike. Though rated R-3 in the Newman reference, it seems much scarcer, and we like the Retz rarity rating of R-5 better. Most survivors are VF or so, and Mint State survivors number only 2 in the condition census.From the Pierre Fricke Collection.
