1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 12-M, W-6805. Rarity-3. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-25 (PCGS).132.4 grains. A marbling of golden brown hues dominates complexion of this lovely example, with traces of green patina in the lower recesses of each side. The strike is expertly centered, showing just a hint of softness at center but remaining otherwise bold. Magnification reveals scattered small marks in the fields throughout, with just a mark at the I of UNITED to be noted individually. Three strong spurs at the lower left of ring 3 around 1 oclock allows for easy attribution of this reverse die.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
