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Dec 31, 2007, 02:24 AM
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1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Only been detecting for a couple months. This is my best find.
Found December 28, 2007 approx 8 p.m. (east coast time) in a beautiful old church yard on a cool misty calm night.
I'm addicted for life!
James
A few notes: Fugio here means "time flies" so you should "mind your business" which is stated elsewhere on the coin. The 13 rings represent the 13 original colonies and says "we are one" in the middle. This was the idea of Benjamin Franklin who is often credited with the design of the coin or at least much input from him.
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Dec 31, 2007, 06:31 AM
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Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Nice one.
Your challenge now is Spanish Silver. 
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Dec 31, 2007, 07:11 AM
#3
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Well Congratulations on a super find, they are not exactly easy to find, so consider that your best find perhaps for quite awhile!
Don
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Dec 31, 2007, 08:17 AM
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Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Congrats James! That is an awesome find! You've been bitten by the bug and there is no cure. Good luck to you!
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Dec 31, 2007, 01:49 PM
#5
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
A FANTASTIC coin find for someone new to the hobby !!
WTG dsw08 !!
Can you post a clearer pic of the front of the coin,so we can tell the variety
NICE COIN FIND!!
HH !!
D.
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Dec 31, 2007, 06:50 PM
#6
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
I may take more pics eventually but the coin has significant wear and my camera is not good.
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Jan 04, 2008, 03:31 PM
#7
 My Find of a Lifetime!
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
I have been detecting for 8 years and I dream of making such a find. It would appear that the only ones I have seen posted are found in New England.
Way to go!
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Jan 05, 2008, 06:32 AM
#8
A swinger to the end!
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Your hooked now, I hope you have an understanding wife.
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Jan 05, 2008, 11:16 PM
#9
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
This is really an OUTSTANDING copper find for you!  This coin is a feather in your metal detecting cap for years to come!
Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on this great find.
Regards,
Buckleboy
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Feb 16, 2008, 09:34 AM
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Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
truly an amazing find love to find one myself congrats
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Feb 16, 2008, 02:09 PM
#11
Celtic Treasure Hunter
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Great find! Out of curiosity, what are those babies worth?
The only ones for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the sky.
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Feb 16, 2008, 11:21 PM
#12
I look foward to Coin Hunting anytime I get a chance...
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Hey...Nice Score!! Congrats...
Best Find Yet: 1853 $1 Gold Piece & Abe Lincoln Re-Election Pin 1864
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Mar 07, 2008, 06:29 AM
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Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Wow! Very significant piece of history there! Props!
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Apr 14, 2008, 09:31 AM
#14
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
I found one too many years ago only to find out it was a counterfit. After researching the Fugio, I found out that this coin was counterfitted quite a bit. I found it hard to believe, maybe didn't want to believe, but true. Man was I disappointed.
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Apr 14, 2008, 12:05 PM
#15
CANE FIELD BANDITS and IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
 Originally Posted by jkon
I found one too many years ago only to find out it was a counterfit. After researching the Fugio, I found out that this coin was counterfitted quite a bit. I found it hard to believe, maybe didn't want to believe, but true. Man was I disappointed.
If it was a modern counterfeit that you found, then it might be something to be disappointed about...if it was a period counterfeit--some of those are more rare and valuable than the originals. I think period counterfeits are much cooler than the real coins. This one is probably real, but checking the weight of it would clear up any doubts--if there are any.
Regards,
Buckles
Spring 2012 CaneField Bandits Totals:
TEN Half Reales:
1740, 1777, 1784, 1796, 1801, 180?, 1806, 1807, 1808, and 1814
1836 8 Reales
A 17?? One Real
1819 Token/Jeton
Two "Russian Blue" Trade Beads
Henry Clay Campaign Button, 1820s or 1830s
FIVE Early New Orleans Seated Coins:
1838-O Dime (no stars), Two 1839-O Half Dimes, an 1840-O Dime, and an 1842-O Half Dime
1892 Barber Dime
1918 Walking Liberty Half
1866 and 18?? Shield Nickels, and some GawGag V's and Beefaloes.
Military Relics:
Possible Spanish Colonial Era Cap Badge
FOUR War of 1812 Artillery Buttons
1820s Pewter Militia "U.S." Button
CW Eagle Artillery Cuff Button
CW Eagle Infantry Officer's Coat Button
3-Ringers, Enfields, Musketballs, and Shell Fragments
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
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Apr 14, 2008, 09:38 PM
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Apr 15, 2008, 08:48 AM
#17
Re: 1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin
Congratulations on the 1787, excellent find!!! 
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Apr 15, 2008, 11:41 AM
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wow  Thats some history you got there!
Anyone can make life interesting you just have to go out there and do things instead of sitting on your butt doing nothing. Second quote: Life is about trying new things not just standing around.
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Apr 17, 2008, 01:10 PM
#19
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Great find...Congratulations.
NJ
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Apr 17, 2008, 08:51 PM
#20
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Great job James...I'm still looking for mine!! 
HH, Hank 8)
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