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1787 Fugio Cent - Club Rays, Rounded Ends United States

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - Club Rays, Rounded Ends United States

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 rounded ray ends on the obverse and the standard "United States" legend on the reverse. This variety combines the blunt Club Rays style with smooth, rounded ray terminations rather than cinquefoil ornaments. The "United States" legend order on the reverse identifies the specific die used for this combination.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce.

Cross References

Newman; Club Rays, rounded ends, United States legend

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