Pre-Long Beach Auction #84

1787 Fugio Cent Newman 15-K Rarity-6 VG7. A STATES UNITED variety. Sharpness F12 but the left edge of the obverse has been flattened leaving that area rough and obliterating most of FUGIO. The date is strong and the remainder of the legends are clear. The surfaces are decent but not perfectly smooth showing microscopic roughness in protected areas. LDS with strong die clashmarks at the bottom of the reverse. Struck slightly off center to K-8 with the dies in medal orientation, head-to-head, rather than the usual head-to-foot relationship. A decent if imperfect example of this very rare variety. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 144.7 grains.
Estimated Value $400-UP.