1787 Fugio Cent - The First United States Coin

[SilverSleuth]

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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[CRUSADER]

Nice one.

Your challenge now is Spanish Silver.

 

[Don in SJ]

Well Congratulations on a super find, they are not exactly easy to find, so consider that your best find perhaps for quite awhile!

Don

 

[CanUDigIt]

Congrats James! That is an awesome find! You've been bitten by the bug and there is no cure. Good luck to you!

 

[Derek752]

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.

 

[SilverSleuth]

I may take more pics eventually but the coin has significant wear and my camera is not good.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

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!

 

[MR----B]

Your hooked now, I hope you have an understanding wife.

 

[BuckleBoy]

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

 

[dgaughan]

truly an amazing find love to find one myself congrats

 

[DJ_Quinn]

Great find! Out of curiosity, what are those babies worth?

 

[wyattrr]

Hey...Nice Score!! Congrats...

 

[OneSexyWookie]

Wow! Very significant piece of history there! Props!

 

[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.

 

[BuckleBoy]

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

 

[Damien12]

Awesome find!!! Especially a beginner! Ill bet you're motivated now huh? how deep down was this?
Curious to hear details. Congrats again and keep it in a safe place.

Damien

 

[Hunter]

Congratulations on the 1787, excellent find!!!

 

[Detectingfreak]

wow Thats some history you got there!

 

[N.J.THer]

Great find...Congratulations.

NJ

 

[xlt nh]

Great job James...I'm still looking for mine!!

HH, Hank 8)