1787 Fugio Cent "restrike" Getting Strong Bids!

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ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 1:37 pm Closing today on ebay is this 1787 Fugio Cent "restrike." https://www.ebay.com/itm/275071189023 IMHO, this seller-described "restrike" is more appropriately deemed a copy. Its maker, circa 1970-90's, was Peter Rosa of NY City. Rosa made his own dies for many colonial later coins/tokens. He died about thirty years ago, and it's believed that a family member retains the dies. A master engraver, Rosa stamped many of his products BECKER as a tribute to an early German engraver whom he admired. Rosa's work is appreciated by many collectors, yet the bidding on this item seems disproportionate; this, as it's now approaching the value of genuine Fugio Cents. I have a few of the BECKER copies, purchased at shows for around $20, apiece. I can't help but wonder if some bidders may be confusing this piece with the much earlier New Haven restrikes? Edited by ExoGuy 12/26/2021 1:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff

kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 2:57 pm Doesn't this violate ebay's policy prohibiting replica coins, regardless of who made them or when? If somebody made their own dies, it's a replica, not a "restrike." https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/...licy?id=5042 Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 3:16 pm Quote: Doesn't this violate ebay's policy prohibiting replica coins, regardless of who made them or when? Perhaps, this is why the seller conveniently calls it a "restrike?" I've seen a number of BECKER pieces sell on ebay over the years. Typically, they fetch well under a hundred bucks. Edited by ExoGuy 12/26/2021 3:16 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 12/26/2021 5:07 pm gone now.......... Report this Post to the Staff
nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15386 Posts	Posted 12/27/2021 05:19 am Did it sell, or was it removed/delisted? Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
ratman4762 Pillar of the Community United States 2520 Posts	Posted 12/27/2021 3:37 pm removed.................we looked everywhere..................... Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24147 Posts	Posted 12/28/2021 10:30 am Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4415 Posts	Posted 12/28/2021 2:23 pm Thanks to the "Lone Ranger" of ebay .... Bobbie131313 Report this Post to the Staff
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1787 Fugio Cent "Restrike" Getting Strong Bids!