"1787" (ca. 1860) Fugio Copper. "New Haven Restrike". Newman 104-FF, W-17560. Rarity-3. Brass. MS-63 (PCGS).

An overall sharply defined example from a well centered reverse impression, obverse strike tight to the upper left with scant denticulation from 9 to 12 o'clock on that side. Glints of original faded rose color persist around the obverse periphery, the surfaces otherwise toned in deep golden-copper. The famous so-called "New Haven Restrikes" were believed at one time to have been struck from original dies, but closer study of their style will reveal that this is not correct. They were likely produced circa 1860, although they are neither restrikes nor are they from New Haven. The man behind this production, Horatio Rust, was the subject of a medalet from dies by John Hampden Lovett, issued by Augustus B. Sage in his Numismatic Gallery series in 1859. Examples are known in gold, silver, copper and brass. For more extensive details see Q. David Bowers' Whitman Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins.

PCGS# 919.

From the Collection of Dr. Frances W. Constable.