1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 18-H, W-6950. Rarity-5. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-30 (PCGS).A scarce variety overall and exceedingly difficult to find in anything near “choice” condition. This is a very pleasing exception to the usual survivor and has glossy medium brown surfaces, no planchet flaws, and solid, well-centered detail. Late obverse die state and plated in the original Newman monograph to illustrate to illustrate the die state.Ex St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co. July 1927 ; Hillyer Ryder ; F.C.C. Boyd Estate ; John J. Ford, Jr. Stack’s October 2003, lot 305.
