1787 Fugio Cent - Club Rays, Cinquefoil Ends States United

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1787

Denomination

Colonials

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 Club Rays Fugio cent with cinquefoil ornaments at the ends of the rays and the reverse legend reading "States United" instead of "United States." Club Rays varieties are distinguished from Pointed Rays by their blunt, club-shaped sundial rays on the obverse. The cinquefoil ray-end ornaments combined with the reversed legend order make this a distinctive die combination.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Club Rays with States United legend.

Cross References

Newman; Club Rays, States United legend group

External References

🔗NGC Coin Explorer

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