1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 7-T, W-6735. Rarity-4. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. EF-45 (PCGS). A premium quality example of this variety with lovely surfaces and color. Predominantly light olive-brown with a few subtle streaks of darker color at the lower obverse. No marks, roughness, or planchet flaws of any consequence, the surfaces are remarkably smooth in appearance and have a pleasing gloss. Well centered and sharply struck with excellent detail throughout. Advanced die state showing a die crack through the right sun rays and another from the reverse rim through a lower left ring. Choice and desirable for the assigned grade. From the Pierre Fricke Collection. Purchased from Anthony Terranova in 2007.
