1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 8-B, W-6740. Rarity-2. UNITED

Lovely Choice Mint State Newman 8-B Fugio 1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 8-B, W-6740. Rarity-2. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils. MS-64 BN (PCGS). This is an exceptional Choice Uncirculated Fugio cent that would make an impressive addition to an advanced type set. Warmly and evenly toned in medium brown, both sides are hard and frosty in texture with plenty of nice gloss. The persistent viewer aided by strong lighting will even discern hints of faded mint orange color that are most pronounced within the rings at upper reverse. The strike is trivially off center to lower left obverse, upper left reverse, the design elements flush with the borders in those areas, yet still bold to complete. All additional devices are boldly to sharply rendered, allowing full appreciation of the design. A small, dark planchet impurity is well concealed within the lower rays of the sun, at the junction with the top of the sundial, but otherwise the surfaces are smooth, essentially blemish free, and challenge full Gem Mint State preservation. By Fugio copper standards Newman 8-B is an available die marriage in Mint State. Most such pieces trace their pedigree to the Bank of New York Hoard, in which some 246 examples of Newman 8-B resided as late as 1948. A common provenance is where the similarity between this PCGS-certified, premium near-Gem and most other Mint State examples of the die pair comes to an abrupt end. Exceptionally nice, this is a noteworthy condition scarcity fit for inclusion in an advanced type set or specialized Fugio cabinet. Provenance: From the Emerald Coast Collection. PCGS# 889. NGC ID: 2B8F. Click here for certification details from PCGS.

Estimate:£0.74

View all items fromStack's BowersorCoins & Banknotes