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1787 Fugio Cent with Cross after Date Newman 1-L R5 VG8

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1787 Fugio Cent with Cross after Date Newman 1-L R5 VG8
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1787 Fugio Cent with Cross after Date Newman 1-L R5 VG8

Sharpness better where the devices were properly struck up but some areas of the obverse are weak including much of FUGIO and the sun. The date is strong and the Cross following the date is clear (the "Cross" is actually a quatrefoil). There is minor roughness in the fields and protected areas but much of the roughness is metal striation that was present in the planchet prior to striking. No verdigris but there are some light scratches on the obverse, all blending perfectly into the rather glossy light to medium brown toning. Not perfect but an acceptable example of this tough "Redbook" type. Weight 150.2 grains.

Ex Francis X. McGrath, 2007 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 12/1/2007:438-Robert Kaufmann (C-4 lot ticket included)