1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-B, W-6600. Rarity-4. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, UNITED STATES. VF-20 Details--Corroded (ANACS).A pleasing and bold survivor of a scarce variety that shares an obverse die with the first struck of all Fugio varieties, the American Congress pattern. The surfaces show an even microporosity that goes largely unnoticed to the naked eye. Olive-brown shades across the high points are paired with deeper espresso coloration in the fields throughout. The devices are evenly worn with all elements discernible, accompanied by scattered light pinscratches that have mostly toned over from circulation.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
