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USA (Philadelphia Mint), copper Fugio cent, 1787, four cinquefoils, pointed rays, STATES UNITED, NGC VF 30 Brown. Attractive example of this early American coinage designed by Benjamin Franklin himself. The obverse depicts a radiant sunface over a sundial with FUGIO and 1787 flanking and the motto MIND YOUR BUSINESS below; the reverse depicts a great chain of 13 links representing the 13 colonies around a ring with UNITED STATES and WE ARE ONE at center. Modestly circulated example with nice design details showing including especially bold date and FUGIO, great surface quality with rich dark brown toning around the legends and devices.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500