Holy Fu.....gio

[TooManyHobbies]

Holy Fu.....gio (updated with obverse pic)

First time out this year. Secured a circa 1740-1760 house in CT. Popped out this Large Cent and first thing I notice is the linked circles on reverse. I thought it was a Chain Cent, I couldn't remember exactly what one looked like. As it turns out, it's a 1787 Fugio. The obverse looks pretty bad and not sure if it will clean up enough to see any detail, but the reverse confirms a 1787 coin. My oldest Post Colonial coin.
Also dug a '52 Rosie (But, who cares, I got an oldie)

Edit: added obverse pic. I gently scraped off the grit with a toothpick. I can make out the * 178 . That's all the detail I can see.

 

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[Iron Patch]

We are one - I want one! And looks like you are one for one!

 

[gleaner1]

Nice old copper there.....

 

[JeffInMass]

Very sweet find- Congrats!!

-- Jeff --

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

I'd like one of those too.

 

[Jeff H]

Congrats. Fugio is one of my favorites. That reverse is in decent shape.

 

[cjon455]

HOLY CRAP! Pardon me for yelling but man that's awesome!

Great early coin!

 

[ironhorse]

Welcome to the club!

Not an everyday find, well done!

 

[RelicDude]

Man that is a pretty coin congrats. The fugio is probably in my top five things I want to dig. Congrats

 

[Ahab8]

Fugio is one of the coolest coins in my opinion. So unique. I hope to get over one some day

 

[Bubba65]

Congrats on the Fugio, it to is on my list of still need to dig finds

 

[flatbutton]

Congrats on an awesome find! Welcome to the club

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Super cool find! Congrats! Pretty good shape too!

 

[Scrappy]

Wow. Congrats. That coin is on my bucket list so it's nice to see them showing up. The condition is pretty darn good.

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Thanks all. Wish the obverse was as pretty as the reverse.

 

[skateandcreate]

Sweeeet

 

[skateandcreate]

Will still display beautifully

 

[old digger]

Now, that is one cool find!

 

[Goldiver]

Sweet Fugio, I would love to dig one in any condition!

Steve

 

[trdking]

Awesome States United variety Please give us a pic of the crummy side? THis is the holy grail of coppers. My personal favorite and I have been waiting for one to show up!