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1787 Fugio Cent - New Haven Restrike, Gold

Strike Type
1787 Fugio Cent - New Haven Restrike, Gold

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
Gold
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Plain

Description

An exceptionally rare New Haven restrike of the Fugio cent struck in gold. This is among the most precious New Haven restrikes, produced circa 1858-1860s as a special collector piece. Gold restrikes were made in extremely limited quantities and represent the pinnacle of Fugio cent restrike collecting. The gold composition gives these pieces significant intrinsic value beyond their numismatic importance.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Gold restrikes are among the rarest Fugio-related pieces.

Cross References

Newman; New Haven Restrike, gold

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