Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 74

June Long Beach Coin Auction

Fugio Cents

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 157		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 7-Y Rarity-4 VG10. A STATES UNITED variety. Five points sharper but dull from uniform fine to moderate granularity. No verdigris. The only marks are an errant planchet cutter impression arcing across the left side of the obverse and at the opposing place on the reverse, as struck. In addition there is a curved planchet clip at the bottom of the reverse. Steel brown and light chocolate with darker olive brown toning in protected areas. M-LDS with obvious die cracks on both sides. The date is clear and the legends are all readable except for BUSINESS. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 156.1 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $207
Lot 158		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 8-B Rarity-3 NGC graded MS62 Brown. A UNITED STATES type. Frosty medium brown and chocolate. Nicely struck slightly off center to K-7.5 on a problem-free planchet (so many of these Fugio Cents were struck on obviously flawed planchets containing voids and/or planchet slag). The only mark, and it is insignificant, is a bit of crud in the dentils over the 87 in the date. MDS showing clear die clashmarks on the reverse. Most likely from the famous Bank of New York Hoard of mint state Fugio Cents that was dispersed long ago. A premium example for a type set. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $1,500-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $2,760
Lot 159		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 9-P Rarity-4 VG10. A STATES UNITED variety. Glossy light olive and steel brown with reddish chocolate toning in protected areas on both sides. Smooth and attractive for the grade, just worn. LDS with die cracks on both sides. The second 7 in the date is weak but everything else is easily readable. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 145.8 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $253
Lot 160		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 9-Q Rarity-5 NCS Fine Details, Corroded. A STATES UNITED variety. Chocolate and darker steel brown. The devices are slightly lighter than the fields. Both sides are covered with uniform fine granularity but there is no verdigris. The only marks are two old, light scratches through WE ARE. The date and legends are easily readable. LDS, later than any listed in the Newman book. There is a horizontal die crack from the rim through the middle of ring #4. Our grade is F12 net VG7 for the fine roughness. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $334
Lot 161		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 11-X Rarity-4 NGC graded AU50. A STATES UNITED variety. Light to medium chocolate brown. The only defects are a shallow planchet void at the 87 in the date and a soft strike at the bottom of the obverse, which is characteristic of the late die state for this variety. Otherwise this piece is quite nice. There are heavy die clashmarks on the obverse and two die cracks on the bottom of the reverse. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $1,000-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $1,208
Lot 162		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 13-X Rarity-2 PCGS graded MS64 Brown. A STATES UNITED variety. Lustrous bluish steel and chocolate with traces of faded mint red remaining on both sides. Satiny mint frost covers the planchet and there is no trace of friction or contact. The only defects are some of the usual microscopic planchet chips near the rim on the obverse and a larger chip out of the planchet on the rim at K-3.5 on the reverse. This piece offers excellent eye appeal. Most likely from the famous Bank of New York Hoard of mint state FUGIO Cents. A common variety, even in mint state, but this example is far better than normal for the type. A great type coin. Comes with a certification signed by Walter Breen where he calls this piece "choice." Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Estimated Value $2,500-UP. The Arden Collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $3,795
Lot 163		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 14-O Rarity-4 VG10. A STATES UNITED variety. Five points sharper but a bit rough and there are several shallow planchet voids on the obverse. Dark olive brown and chocolate with lighter steel brown toning on the devices. The date and legends are clear except for parts of MIND YOUR BUSINESS below the sundial that were affected by the planchet voids. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 173.7 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 164		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 15-Y Rarity-2 8-Pointed Stars VF20. A STATES UNITED variety. Off Center with Clipped Planchet. Ten points sharper with traces of shallow corrosion and verdigris on the reverse. The only contact mark is a short, dull scratch above the sun. Slightly glossy chocolate and steel brown. Struck at least 5% off center to K-7.5 leaving parts of the legend off the planchet. In addition there is a relatively large straight-edge planchet clip above the 87 and opposing rings on the right side of the reverse. Both of the 8-Pointed Stars on the label are visible, although the lower one is weaker than the upper one, as usual. Listed on page 88 in the "Redbook." Weight 149.4 grains. Estimated Value $400-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 165		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 15-Y Rarity 2 8-Pointed Stars VG10. A STATES/UNITED variety. Rather glossy steel brown and chocolate blending to darker olive brown in protected areas. The surfaces are mostly smooth but do show minor roughness in some places, especially on the left side of the obverse where FUGIO is weakened by the roughness. The date is bold and the remainder of the legends are readable. The upper 8-pointed star between STATES and UNITED on the label is clear, but the lower star is worn away. Listed on page 88 in the "Redbook." Weight 129.8 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $299
Lot 166		1787 Fugio Cent Newman 18-H Rarity-5 VF25. A UNITED STATES type. Very attractive glossy medium chocolate brown with smooth surfaces. A choice example for the grade, free of any notable defects. The date and legends are complete and easily readable. A premium example of this tough variety. Later die state, both sides showing die cracks and clash marks. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 152.9 grains. Estimated Value $800-UP. Ex Bowers & Merena 9/12/1995:3310 (lot ticket included). View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 167		1787 Fugio Cent Double Struck G5. A STATES/UNITED type. Glossy medium brown and chocolate. Smooth surfaces that are free of any notable marks, just worn. Some of the details are better than the assigned grade while others are weaker, which is attributable to the double strike. The initial strike was normal and centered on the planchet. The second impression was about 40% off center to K-6. The reverse appears to be from the Newman "M" die, but the obverse is unattributed. The "17" in the date of the off-center strike is clear but the rest of the date is off the planchet. An impressive error in spite of the low grade. Listed on page 87 in the "Redbook." Weight 153.7 grains. Estimated Value $200-UP. Ex Carvin Goodridge collection. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $690