1787 Fugio Cent - Large Letters 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 Fugio cent variety with noticeably larger letter punches used for the reverse legend "States United" (reversed order from "United States"). The larger letters are easily distinguishable from the standard-size lettering used on most Fugio cents. The "States United" legend order combined with the large lettering makes this a distinctive die combination.

Rarity Notes

Moderately scarce. Large letter punches are an easily identifiable variety.

Cross References

Newman; Pointed Rays, large letters, States United legend

External References

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