"1787" (ca. 1860) Fugio Cent. "New Haven Restrike," Horatio Rust Strike.

"1787" (ca. 1860) Fugio Cent. "New Haven Restrike," Horatio Rust Strike. Newman-104-FF, W-17560. Rarity-3. Red Brass. AU-55 (PCGS). Blended autumn-orange and olive-brown on fully struck, minimally handled surfaces. Both sides retain plenty of bright luster in the fields. Although 19th century products, the "New Haven restrikes" are intriguing in their own right, displaying their characteristic charming triangular-jawed sunface. Based on modern research into die states for this type by Craig Sholley and John W. Dannreuther, this piece in red brass, from fabrication dies made circa 1859, is a Horatio Rust strike. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. Earlier from Heritage's Long Beach Signature Auction of June 2006, lot 57; Heritage's Summer FUN Signature Auction of July 2010, lot 3029; our Baltimore Auction of March 2012, lot 1184. PCGS# 919. NGC ID: 2B8T. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

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