1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 14-O, W-6875. Rarity-4. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-30 (PCGS).167.3 grains. This is a very pleasing example of a scarce variety often found heavily worn or with problems. Rich chocolate brown color is marbled with deeper chestnut hues, most prominently so on the reverse. A trivial microporosity is visible under magnification though this goes unnoticed to the naked eye. The vertical crack from the reverse rim at 6 oclock is distinct, but second diagonal crack that joins it in later states has not yet developed. A significant piece, tied with both the Ayers and Craige specimens at VF-30 (PCGS).From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
