1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 8-X, W-6750. Rarity-3. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. MS-63 BN.158.6 grains. A sharp and incredibly frosty example of this Pointed Rays variety. The complexion is dominated by rich chocolate brown coloration with flashes of magenta mint luster surrounding the devices. The bottom edge of the obverse has been clipped nearly flat, though the lower legend remains unaffected. The strike is nicely centered and sharp, with intricate detail to the focal elements despite a late die state. Cracks arise from near 6 oclock on each side, with the obverse crack spanning to the border near 11 oclock. Natural inconsistencies in the planchet are scattered throughout, with a small fissure noted between the digits of the date. A few smaller streaks show on the lower reverse, though this is typical for the variety. A thoroughly attractive example and an ideal representative of the 1787 Fugio type.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
