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1787 Fugio Cent - FUCIO Misspelling United States

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - FUCIO Misspelling 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 Pointed Rays Fugio cent bearing the famous FUCIO misspelling (C instead of G in FUGIO) with the "United States" legend on the reverse. While the Club Rays FUCIO variety is better known, this Pointed Rays version with the same misspelling is equally significant. The error occurred when the die sinker cut a C instead of a G in the obverse legend.

Rarity Notes

Rare. The FUCIO misspelling on Pointed Rays is a major variety.

Cross References

Newman; Pointed Rays FUCIO misspelling variety

External References

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