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1787 Fugio Cent - New Haven Restrike, Copper

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - New Haven Restrike, Copper

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
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A New Haven restrike of the Fugio cent struck in copper, the same metal as the original 1787 issues. Produced circa 1858-1860s from rediscovered or copied dies at New Haven, these restrikes can be distinguished from originals by their sharper strikes, different planchet characteristics, and die states. Copper restrikes are the most common metal among New Haven restrikes.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. The most available metal for New Haven restrikes.

Cross References

Newman; New Haven Restrike, copper

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