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1sikevo Pillar of the Community United States 1130 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 03:34 am Just got this today. I believe it is the 12-M variety. I like the history behind the Fugio as being one of the first coins authorized to be made by the newly formed United States. Noticed the die clash on the reverse. Looks like the sundial (from the obverse)under "STATES UNITED". Also, noticed the very weak strike of BUSINESS. Half the word is barely readable. The clean spot on the reverse was from a sticker carelessly stuck there sometime in the past. Edited by 1sikevo 08/15/2008 03:42 am Report this Post to the Staff

biggfredd Rest in Peace United States 9104 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 05:44 am If coins could talk (other than "ouch")! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 10:38 am I like it! How long ago was the sticker removed? Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 11:25 am History = Coins = AWESOME !.... Report this Post to the Staff
1sikevo Pillar of the Community United States 1130 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 11:29 am Quote: How long ago was the sticker removed? Seller did not elaborate, but could have happened during previous ownerships. I checked and found no residue or I would give it an acetone bath. A copper collector from my local coin club noticed the nice copper underneath and asked if I considered conserving. I kinda like the original skin. Edited by 1sikevo 08/15/2008 12:55 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 11:34 am Quote: I kinda like the original skin. So do I! I asked the question because I wondered how long it might take to naturally tone and match the rest of the coin. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
1sikevo Pillar of the Community United States 1130 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 12:59 pm I wonder if I should leave this out and get some natural toning instead of putting it in a 2x2. Copper is so reactive and this coin is so old, I'm not sure what will happen. Report this Post to the Staff
eaglefoot Pillar of the Community United States 6326 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 9:51 pm IMHO......I would "preserve it" in the condition it's in right now and not let it "age" anymore. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 08/15/2008 9:54 pm . I think it looks nice as is. These were 100% copper like the Large Cents. I just think these Colonials and Large Cents look great with age! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
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