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1776 $1 Continental Dollar, CURENCY, Pewter MS64 PCGS. Newman 1-C, W-8445, R.3. Several distinct die states or stages are known for the obverse of the Newman 1-C Continental dollars, ranging from a perfect die to that with two internal cuds as seen here. The late die state pieces have internal die breaks at the tops of GI in FUGIO, and at the base of the second NT in CONTINENTAL. At least three intermediate die states are also known. The intermediate die state that has a single internal cud joining the tops of GI seems to be more plentiful than the earlier or later die states. Mint State examples from the latest die state are elusive. Just five such examples appear in our Permanent Auction Archives that track auction appearances since 1993.
The motto "Mind Your Business" is said to originate with Benjamin Franklin, but evidence suggests that it may have originated with David Rittenhouse some 20 years earlier when he placed the motto "Go About Your Business" on a clockface prepared for his brother-in-law. It seems that Rittenhouse considered time as more important than health. Franklin, who was certainly acquainted with Rittenhouse, may have had the latter's words in mind.
This Choice Mint State Newman 1-C Continental dollar, illustrated at the PCGS Coin Facts website, exhibits light to medium pewter-gray surfaces and substantial field reflectivity. Those fields are free of marks with tiny maroon toning spots at the CY of CURENCY. This extraordinary Continental dollar is destined for an advanced type set or colonial cabinet. Our consignor explains that he purchased this coin in 2005, and that the previous owner had owned the coin since 1982, and that he purchased the coin from a family who had retained the coin since the 1950s.
1776 $1 Continental Dollar, CURENCY, Pewter MS64 PCGS. Newman 1-C, W-8445, R.3. Several distinct die states or stages are known for the obverse of the Newman 1-C Continental dollars, ranging from a perfect die to that with two internal cuds as seen here. The late die state pieces have internal die breaks at the tops of GI in FUGIO, and at the base of the second NT in CONTINENTAL. At least three intermediate die states are also known. The intermediate die state that has a single internal cud joining the tops of GI seems to be more plentiful than the earlier or later die states. Mint State examples from the latest die state are elusive. Just five such examples appear in our Permanent Auction Archives that track auction appearances since 1993.
The motto "Mind Your Business" is said to originate with Benjamin Franklin, but evidence suggests that it may have originated with David Rittenhouse some 20 years earlier when he placed the motto "Go About Your Business" on a clockface prepared for his brother-in-law. It seems that Rittenhouse considered time as more important than health. Franklin, who was certainly acquainted with Rittenhouse, may have had the latter's words in mind.
This Choice Mint State Newman 1-C Continental dollar, illustrated at the PCGS Coin Facts website, exhibits light to medium pewter-gray surfaces and substantial field reflectivity. Those fields are free of marks with tiny maroon toning spots at the CY of CURENCY. This extraordinary Continental dollar is destined for an advanced type set or colonial cabinet. Our consignor explains that he purchased this coin in 2005, and that the previous owner had owned the coin since 1982, and that he purchased the coin from a family who had retained the coin since the 1950s.