1787 Fugio 1C United States, 4 Cinq, BN MS(PCGS#889)

Spring 2025 Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

2039

等级

MS65BN

价格

97,018

详细说明

This splendid Gem would do justice to the finest type set or specialized Fugio copper collection. Predominantly toned in handsome medium copper patina, as befits the BN designation from PCGS, we do note remnants of faded pinkish-rose color outlining many of the peripheral design elements. Well centered on the planchet, if not quite fully denticulated around both sides, the strike is bold to sharp as far as most features are concerned. We note only minor softness to the lower obverse and upper reverse borders, where faint traces of original planchet texture are evident. There are no mentionable flaws or marks to overall pristine surfaces. Satiny in texture and tight, this is a lovely coin in all regards that is worthy of the strongest bids.<p>By Fugio copper standards Newman 8-B is an available die marriage in Mint State. Most such pieces trace their pedigree to the Bank of New York Hoard, in which some 246 examples of Newman 8-B resided as late as 1948. A common provenance is where the similarity between this PCGS-certified, CAC-approved Gem and most other Mint State examples of the die pair comes to an abrupt end. As one of the highest graded examples of the UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils <em>Guide Book</em> variety listed on the <em>PCGS </em><em>Population Report</em>, this Condition Census Gem belongs in the finest cabinet.<p>The Newman 8-B die marriage is known in three different states. The present example is a late die state with a straight die crack (as struck) from the obverse rim to the top of the first 7 in the date, another from 11 o'clock through the sun's rays at left, and a reverse die crack (also as made) from the reverse rim into ring 10. This piece also exhibits bold clash marks (again, as struck) on the reverse at both the upper and lower borders.