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1787 Fugio Cent - 8 Pointed Stars

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - 8 Pointed Stars

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 eight pointed stars as decorative elements within the reverse chain link design. Most Fugio cents use cinquefoils (five-petaled flowers) as ornaments, making the eight-pointed star variety a distinctive and easily identifiable type. The obverse retains the standard sundial design with "FUGIO" and "Mind Your Business" legends.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The eight-pointed star ornament is unusual for the series.

Cross References

Newman; eight-pointed star variety

External References

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