1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 21-I, W-7010. Rarity-4. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).153.1 grains. A significant example of a scarce variety that is seldom found this sharp. A rather flat clip trims the obverse edge from 1 to 2 oclock though avoids any significant motifs. The surfaces are uniformly granular in texture while the complexion remains rather smooth to the naked eye. The obverse shows a warm blend of chocolate and caramel shades, while the reverse is more deeply toned in chestnut hues with a brassy swath near the left border. The reverse die is incredibly worn in this state, showing dramatic evidence of clashing throughout the rings. The sunface and FUGIO are clearly impressed at the bottom and to the left, while the topmost rings are swollen with fatigue. There even appears to be a thin crack near the 3 oclock rim that is otherwise documented. Specialists will surely appreciate this scarce and dynamic example.From the Cohasco Collection of Colonials formed by Sir Philip H. Snyder, circa 1963-68.
