1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 21-I, W-7010. Rarity-4. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-30 (PCGS).140.3 grains. Obverse and reverse with spectacular clash marks, as seen in middle and late die states of this variety. Dominant medium brown patina to both sides, the reverse with swirls of ancient, inactive encrustation that we mention solely for accuracy. The strike is ideally centered on the planchet and all major design elements are boldly to sharply defined. Handsome mid grade quality for the Newman 21-I Fugio.From the Wealth of the South Collection. Earlier ex Wilharm Collection; our (Bowers and Ruddys) sale of the Garrett Collection for the Johns Hopkins University, Part III, October 1980, lot 1506. Lot tag included.
