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1787 Fugio Cent - 4 Cinq, Raised Rims

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - 4 Cinq, Raised Rims

Coin Details

Year
1787
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Proposed National Issues (1776-1787)
Designer
Benjamin Franklin (design concept); James Jarvis (die execution)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.2g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A Fugio cent variety featuring four cinquefoil (five-petaled flower) ornaments on the reverse within the chain links and raised rims on both sides. The raised rims indicate this was struck from a different collar or die configuration than the standard flat-rim issues. The combination of four cinquefoils and raised rims places this among the scarcer Fugio cent die combinations.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The raised rim and four cinquefoil combination is uncommon.

Cross References

Newman; Pointed Rays group

External References

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