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.
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