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1787' Fugio Cent - Uniface Restrike Over Struck

Strike Type
1787' Fugio Cent - Uniface Restrike Over Struck

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
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A uniface restrike of the Fugio cent struck over a previously struck coin. The overstrike creates traces of the underlying host coin visible beneath the Fugio design. Uniface restrikes show only one side of the Fugio design, either obverse or reverse. This piece demonstrates the practice of using available planchets, including previously struck coins, for restrike production.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Overstrikes on previously struck coins are particularly interesting.

Cross References

Newman; uniface restrike, overstrike

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