1787 (ca. 1860) Fugio Copper. "New Haven Restrike." Newman 104-FF, W-17560. Rarity-3. Copper. MS-66 RB (PCGS).Undoubtedly the finest and reddest example of a copper New Haven Restrike Fugio that we have encountered. While it’s typical for examples to retain partial red, as these were not made to circulate, the usual “red and brown” specimen has perhaps 10-20% of its original color as opposed to at least 75% of the present coin’s surface characterized by fresh, blazing red copper. There are no marks and it’s clear this piece enjoyed unusually careful preservation during its life. Looks very much like you might expect one of these to have looked soon after coming off of the presses at Scoville Manufacturing Co. around 1860. Sure to delight the Fugio connoisseur or lover of red early copper alike.Ex Mid-American Auctions February 1985, lot 8 ; Heritage August 2006, lot 70.
