1787 Fugio Copper. Pointed Rays. Newman 9-S, W-6765. Rarity-6. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VG-10 (PCGS).

As described in our sale of the Rob Retz Family Collection: "Choice tan surfaces are problem-free and unusually well-defined for a coin graded VG. Rob graded this coin Fine-15, your cataloger graded it Fine-12. As Rob noted in his manuscript, "the sun and rays are always very weak in the 9-S combination." Only the most minor marks are seen, with the ancient trace of a thin scratch atop the reverse the only notable identifier. No corrosion, just a very attractive circulated coin. Clash marks are visible on the right side of the obverse, subtle crack from base of F of FUGIO to base of sundial. Rob noted that this piece had "choice color and surfaces" and listed it as seventh finest known. Two Mint State pieces have been identified, one impounded at the ANS. After those, Rob knew of two AUs and a pair of VFs, while all the rest were in lower grade. Rob noted in his manuscript that "the rarity of 9-S is underappreciated -- rarest of the obverse 9 combinations." This pleasing piece would be a nice addition to an advanced collection."

PCGS# 878083.

From the Pierre Fricke Collection. Earlier ex Tom Rinaldo, 1998; Rob Retz; our sale of the Rob Retz Family Collection, November 2012 Baltimore Auction, lot 6781.