1787 Fugio Cent Newman 1-B Rarity-4 Cross After Date variety F12. A UNITED STATES reverse variety. Slightly sharper but lightly cleaned and nicely retoned glossy medium brown and light olive. Mostly smooth but there are traces of minor pitting on both sides. Struck slightly off center to K-3 but the date and legends remain on the planchet and are clear. The Cross following the date is strong. LDS showing doubled clashmarks at the top of the reverse. Weight 134.7 grains. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $500-UP
From the Vincent W. Alones collection.
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