1787 Fugio Cent United States Colonial Copper Coin
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:10036935 | Year: 1787 |
| Certification: Uncertified | Grade: Ungraded |
| Coin: Fugio Cent | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Composition: Copper | Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated |
1787 Fugio Cent United States Colonial Copper Coin. Shipped with USPS First Class Package.
These coins have been known by various names, as “Franklin, ” “Sun Dial, ” “Ring, ” and “Mind your business” cents, as well as by the name at the head of this chapter. Another name is proposed for them by Mr. Bushnell in the annexed paragraph:'This coin was issued by authority of Congress in 1787. It is generally known as the Franklin cent, but should properly called the Ritten...house Cent, if named after any individual...It was first coined in the city of New York. A number of sets of dies were made, and the piece was subsequently coined not merely in New York, but also New Haven, Connecticut, Rupert, Vermont, and other places. The dies were made by Abel Buel, of New Haven, and the coins were struck by means of a drop press.”
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These coins have been known by various names, as “Franklin, ” “Sun Dial, ” “Ring, ” and “Mind your business” cents, as well as by the name at the head of this chapter. Another name is proposed for them by Mr. Bushnell in the annexed paragraph:'This coin was issued by authority of Congress in 1787. It is generally known as the Franklin cent, but should properly called the Ritten...house Cent, if named after any individual...It was first coined in the city of New York. A number of sets of dies were made, and the piece was subsequently coined not merely in New York, but also New Haven, Connecticut, Rupert, Vermont, and other places. The dies were made by Abel Buel, of New Haven, and the coins were struck by means of a drop press.”
I can take pictures of any angle that you want.Please let me know if you have any questions.Good luck!
