1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 18-U, W-6960. Rarity-4. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-30 (PCGS).152.0 grains. Warm caramel shades dominate the complexion of this lovely and scarce example, with mahogany hues speckled throughout. The dies of each side are slightly off-center to the left, removing the B of BUSINESS on the obverse but failing to impact any of the reverse rings. The upper right obverse and corresponding lower reverse are soft, suggesting further misalignment of the dies. Heavy evidence of clashing is visible in the peripheries throughout, with the most dramatic clashing apparent in the upper left rings of the reverse. Smooth and glossy, without a single distracting abrasion.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
