1787 Fugio Cent Upgrade (PCGS Vs You)

i remember when I got my first Red Book way back in the 60's and saw this coin listed in the book. I was so fascinated by it wishing someday I would own one. it never happened

i havent had the opportunity to grade enough of these to make an accurate assessment but this one sure is a stellar example. the differences between a high AU (58) and low MS coin is not easy.

another killer coin by Adam. just from not seeing any circulation wear on the highest devices I have to go MS and agree with MS62

congrats Adam on the this addition

Wow! That's a real beauty, congratulations! Thinking AU-58.

Excellent example!

I'm in at mid-AU on grade and extending my congratulations for acquiring such a lovely historical coin.

Really nice example. The various tiny raised cracks and marks I see (especially on the reverse) are I presume caused by incuse defects in the dies. Those features seem sharp and distinct, with no visible friction. In-hand inspection would be required to determine if there is friction in the fields but this has the original look of a mint state piece. I'd venture MS-62 BN, with excellent eye appeal.

Will you be selling the old one on the forum?

58

And 48 hours goes by really quickly...

Thanks so much, Panzaldi, and everyone else. I feel lucky to have this coin, and will treasure it. I think the next cent to collect will be the Classic Head Cent, in which I am most interested in the 1810/09 (I like overdates) version in the high VF to low AU range. If a different dates emerges that is "the" coin at the right price, who knows, though?