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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

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