1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 1-B, W-6600. Rarity-4. Obverse Cross After Date, No Cinquefoils, UNITED STATES. VF Details--Corrosion Removed (PCGS).

This piece is boldly defined in most areas, the upper left obverse a tad soft, but not enough to interfere with one's appreciation of the overall design. The all-important obverse cross is sharp and clear. Mostly dark charcoal-copper in color with lighter high points on the obverse, the surfaces remain rough and granular after the numismatic conservation that explains the PCGS qualifier. Numerous fine scratches are present on the obverse, perhaps from the corrosion removal. A significant major variety in the Fugio cent series featuring Newman obverse 1 with a cross ornament following date, the obverse die previously used on the famous American Congress pattern variety (Newman 1-CC) as well as the rare Newman 1-Z.

PCGS# 880. NGC ID: 2B8D.

Estimate: $750