Lot 17
1787 Fugio Cent Newman 12-U R4 VF20. A STATES UNITED variety. Sharpness VF35 but covered with uniform very fine granularity. No verdigris or contact marks. Medium olive brown and chocolate. Sharply struck 5-10% off center to K-1.5 leaving the upper part of the date off the planchet but the rest of the legends and devices are clear. A neat mint error. Listed on page 89 in the "Redbook." Estimate Value $450 - UP
Ex B. M. Douglas (Washington, DC) 6/18/1948.
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