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1787 Fugio Cent - American Congress Newman 1-CC

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - American Congress Newman 1-CC

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 rare Fugio cent variety bearing the "American Congress" legend, cataloged as Newman 1-CC. The American Congress varieties are among the earliest and rarest Fugio cents, be early die trials or pattern pieces. The Newman 1-CC die marriage pairs a specific obverse die with the CC reverse die, representing an important early combination in the Fugio cent series.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. American Congress varieties are among the most sought-after Fugio cents.

Cross References

Newman 1-CC

External References

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