1787 Fugio 1C United States, Newman 11-B, BN MS(PCGS#878117)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1254

等级

MS63BN

价格

351,509

详细说明

Dramatically Double Struck Newman 11-B Fugio 1787 Fugio Cent. Pointed Rays. Newman 11-B, W-6785. Rarity-4. UNITED STATES, 4 Cinquefoils--Double Struck--MS-63 BN (PCGS). An exceptional example of the variety, desirable both for its technical quality and the dramatic mint error. The double striking is readily evident on both sides, the second impression off center to 8:30 on the obverse, 10 o'clock or so on the reverse. Portions of both strikes are clear and sharp, including two full dates and sun faces. Satiny surfaces are hard and tight with traces of faded rose-red color intermingled with dominant steel-brown and golden-olive patina. A thin, shallow planchet void (as made) in the right obverse field of the first strike serves as a useful identifier. Newman 11-B is one of the scarcer Bank of New York hoard varieties in the Fugio cent series, the 1948 census counting only 60 coins. The present example is plated on page 70 of Jeff Rock's 2016 update to Rob Retz's Fugio Copper Notes, where it is described as, "A spectacular multiple offset strike exhibiting an early reverse die state without any signs of obverse clash marks." This is not quite true, since even without the aid of a loupe one's eye will discern faint clash marks from the rings in the obverse field areas around both dates. The clashing is not heavy, however, and the die state is still earlier than Newman C. Exceedingly rare as a major error in the Fugio series, and easily among the most desirable Newman 11-Bs extant, this coin would serve as a highlight in the finest specialized collection. Provenance: From the Star of Texas Collection. PCGS# 878117. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.