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The first coins issued under U.S. authority for which contract information is known today were the Fugio pieces, which were valued at one cent each. They were made under contract with James Jarvis, owner of a controlling interest in the Connecticut 83 federal issues CONTRACT ISSUES and PATTERNS mint, which was then striking Connecticut coppers in New Haven. Jarvis obtained the federal contract with a $10,000 bribe to Col. William Duer, then head of the Board of Treasury.
Obverse Description
Sundial on a pedestal with sun shining from above.
Reverse Description
Thirteen linked circular chain rings representing the original thirteen colonies (states), surrounding the center inscription.
Catalog Information
GSID:
194
Designer:
Benjamin Franklin
Obverse Designer:
Benjamin Franklin
Obverse Lettering:
FUGIO, MIND YOUR BUSINESS, 1787
Reverse Designer:
Benjamin Franklin
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES, WE ARE ONE
Weight (gr):
10 gr
Weight (oz):
0.3215 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
28.4
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
Cinquefoils, UNITED above, STATES below
Coin Date:
1787
Denomination:
Fugio 1c
Designation:
MS
Coinage Type:
Fugio cent
Coinage Years:
1787
Composition:
Copper
PCGS #:
901
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Coin Value History
1787 Fugio 1c Cinquefoils, UNITED above, STATES below MS BN
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1787 Fugio 1c Cinquefoils, UNITED above, STATES below MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS65 |
|
$48,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $40,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1787 Fugio 1c MS BN [Type]
![1787 Fugio 1c MS BN [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/20200720/ha_com_1283_15004-0.20200720190117869.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $180 – $15,600
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinquefoils, AM CONGRESS, Newman 1-CC MS BN
Worth: $200,000 – $600,000
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinquefoils, Raised Rims MS BN
Worth: $9,000 – $72,000
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinq, Cross After Date, STATES UNITED MS BN
Worth: $600 – $7,680
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinq, Cross After Date, STATES UNITED MS RB
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinq, Cross After Date, STATES UNITED, Newman 1-L MS RB
1787 Fugio 1c No Cinq, Cross After Date, UNITED STATES MS BN
Worth: $475 – $9,600
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, STATES UNITED MS BN
Worth: $180 – $15,600
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, STATES UNITED MS RB
Worth: $3,200 – $21,000
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, STATES UNITED, 1/1 MS BN
Worth: $500 – $26,400
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, UNITED STATES MS BN
Worth: $180 – $16,600
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils,UNITED STATES MS RB
Worth: $3,250 – $17,400
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, STATES UNITED, 1/1 MS BN
Worth: $200 – $6,000
1787 Fugio 1c Cinquefoils, Raised Rims MS BN
Worth: $180 – $34,200
1787 Fugio 1c 4 Cinquefoils, 8-Pointed Stars MS BN
Worth: $200 – $15,000
1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-A, W-6780. Rarity-5+. UNITED Above, STATES Below. MS-65 BN (PCGS).
$33,600
1787 Fugio Cent, UNITED Above, 4 Cinquefoils, MS64 Red and Brown NGC. N. 11-A, W-6780, R.6. ...
$31,200
1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, UNITED Above, 4 Cinquefoils, MS63 Brown PCGS. N. 11-A, W-6780, R.6. ...
$22,800
1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-A, W-6780. Rarity-6. UNITED Above, STATES Below, 4 Cinquefoils. AU-55 (PCGS).
$15,275
1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, UNITED Above, K-11A, -- Planchet Defect -- Fine 12 ANACS. PCGS Population (0/12). NGC Census: (0/1)....
$7,285
1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-A, W-6780. Rarity-6. UNITED above, STATES below, 4 Cinquefoils. AU-50 (PCGS).
$19,329
1787 1C Fugio Cent, UNITED Above MS61 Brown NGC. Newman 11-A, R.6. A memorable example of this elusive single variety type....
$22,425
1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, UNITED Above, Newman 11-A, W-6780, R.6, MS64 Brown NGC. ...
$26,400
1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-A, W-6780. Rarity-6. UNITED Above, STATES Below. MS-63 BN (PCGS).
$38,658
$14,950
1787 FUGIO Fugio Cent, UNITED Above, N. 11-A, W-6780, R.6, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. ...
$30,550
$17,250
1787 1C Fugio Cent, UNITED Above MS64 Brown PCGS. Newman 11-A, W-6780, R.6. ...
$21,150
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