1787 Fugio Copper. Club Rays. Newman 3-D, W-6680. Rarity-3. Rounded Ends--Double Struck--VF-20, Rough.143.9 grains. This is an important piece for Fugio specialists, combining a significant striking error with the desirable Club Rays, Rounded Ends <em>Red Book</em> variety. The obverse of this specimen is dramatically double struck, with the second strike positioned just slightly to the north of the original impression. Most design elements feature a prominent lip to the south caused by the repositioned die. The second strike was evidently delivered while the coin was partially eclipsing another planchet, slightly elongating our planchet and causing it to split at 4 and 9 oclock. This also resulted in a flattening of the reverse devices at the upper border in an elliptical pattern. Two-thirds of the motto at center has been leveled, with just ONE and a stub of the A remaining. The reverse exhibits a uniformly rough texture under magnification, though the obverse remains relatively well-composed and smooth to the naked eye. A wonderful and intriguing piece to examine in-hand.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
