Description: "This coin was issued by authority of Congress in 1787. It is generally known as the (Ben) Franklin cent, but should properly called the Rittenhouse Cent, if named after any individual...It was first coined in the city of New York. A number of sets of dies were made, and the piece was subsequently coined not merely in New York, but also New Haven, Connecticut, Rupert, Vermont, and other places. The dies were made by Abel Buel, of New Haven, and the coins were struck by means of a drop press." Fugios were the earliest coins issued by the authority of the United States. NGC has graded one higher than XF and PCGS graded 11 at or higher than XF. It's rare! PCGS XF40 price is $7,500 and a VF35 at $6000 and a VF30 at $4750 We are pricing this coin as if it was a VF30! In 2014 an AU55 sold for $25,850
Price: 4499 USD
Location: Shady Side, Maryland
End Time: 2024-10-21T17:10:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Certification: NGC
Coin: Fugio Cent
Mint Location: New Haven Connecticut (Colonial)
Denomination: Large Cent
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Variety: Newman 10-T, W-6705, R.5.
Year: 1787
Grade: Graded with Issue
Composition: Other
Certification Number: 4742324001
Color: BN