Colonials
1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, Pointed Rays, STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils, Newman 8-X, W-6750, R.3, AU53 NGC. 136.0 grains. Die alignment: 180°. A mildly circulated piece with mostly medium-brown surfaces, struck off-center toward 12 o'clock on the obverse. This is State E of the Newman 8 obverse die, exhibiting the bisecting cracking running from 11 to a bit past 5 o'clock and causing die bulging through YOUR / BUSINESS. The reverse strike is a little soft, and some redness is noted at the top left. Listed on page 89 of the 2018 Guide Book.
Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
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