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1787 Fugio Cent - Club Rays, FUCIO

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - Club Rays, FUCIO

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

One of the most famous Fugio cent varieties, featuring the Club Rays obverse with the legendary misspelling "FUCIO" instead of "FUGIO." This spelling error, where the G was engraved as a C, is one of the most recognized blunders in American numismatics. The Club Rays style combined with the FUCIO misspelling makes this a highly desirable variety for colonial specialists.

Rarity Notes

Rare and highly popular. The FUCIO misspelling is one of the most famous errors in colonial coinage.

Cross References

Newman; Club Rays FUCIO misspelling variety

External References

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