1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-B, W-6600. Rarity-4. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, UNITED STATES. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).145.1 grains. Uniformly porous though still retaining significant detail throughout. The embellishment in the font of MIND YOUR BUSINESS is incredibly clear, and the important cross after the date is bold. The complexion is an appealing blend of golden brown and pewter gray color, with the obverse most darkly toned. Ideally centered on the obverse and just slightly drawn towards 12 oclock on the reverse. Newman 1-B is the most available variety of the historically significant Cross After Date Fugio coppers, although the supply of examples is extremely limited relative to the combined demand from type collectors and variety specialistsFrom the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
