1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 14-O, W-6875. Rarity-4. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).

Received a conservative evaluation from PCGS, the technical grade of the coin is closer to AU considering the lack of actual wear and the frosty luster remaining on parts of the surface, notably at the date. The "environmental damage" is minor too -- just some very lightly granular mottled patina in the left obverse field and across the upper reverse. Weakly struck at the lower reverse/upper obverse, otherwise bold and well centered. Only moderately scarce as a die variety but quite tough to locate in high grades. This example is a noteworthy survivor, even with the minor imperfections.

PCGS# 878102.

From the Pierre Fricke Collection. Earlier ex Tom Rinaldo, August 1989; Rob Retz; our sale of the Rob Retz Family Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6801.