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1787 Fugio 1c New Haven Restrike, Gold MS

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1787 Fugio 1c New Haven Restrike, Gold MS
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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: 200
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: New Haven Restrike, Gold
Coin Date: 1787
Denomination: Fugio 1c
Designation: MS
Mintage: 2 known
Coinage Type: Fugio cent
Coinage Years: 1787
Composition: Gold
PCGS #: 914
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1787 Fugio 1c New Haven Restrike, Gold MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
VF30 CAC $57,500 $1,234
VF30 - $48,000 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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