Fugio and Large Cent

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I got out today to one of my fav sites. Its like detecting on a sand dune. It changes every year as the sand shifts. Last week I found an apothecary weight. A first for me. I have been expecting to find something old from this site for quite awhile, I'll admit. I had no idea what a Fugio was till today. The sandy soil has been very kind to these coins Thankfully. I would really like to use a screen there, but I don't know if the landowner would allow me to as it's a field. I know these come in many varieties and some restrikes. I honestly don't know for sure what I have. I don't rub coins so I didn't know what it was till I got home. I actually packed it in some moist sand till I got home so it wouldn't dry out. I found the 1851 Large Cent after the Fugio. The fresh out of the dirt pic is when I arrived home and took it out to see what it was. Hope you enjoy the pics. 49508113098_41e11dcdca_o.jpg49508095258_339469a1b6_o.jpg49508104188_c104c45e0e_o.jpg49508615366_8f693fa815_o.jpg49508624326_4ba8d41edc_o.jpg
 

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JeffInMass said:
Absolutely amazing coppers- don't know that I've ever seen a Fugio look that nice- Big time Congrats!
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Thanks! Id never seen one period till I found this one. I saw one found in a "Not Thursday" video last month. That was the first I had heard of one. I like watching those guys on youtube. Not an advertisment. I just do. :icon_thumleft:
 

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Excellent finds
 

I've seen a lot of Fugios come out of the ground and that is one of the nicer ones for sure. Congrats!
 

Those are both some sweet coins still looking for my first large cent and the fugio not even on my list that will not be found in my town lol Great job keep em coming my friend.....
 

2 beautiful coppers, congratulations on finding them. I agree, that Fugio is stunning, I've found two in my time but that don't come anywhere near to that condition.
 

Amazing saves. Congrats!
 

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A2coins said:
Those are both some sweet coins still looking for my first large cent and the fugio not even on my list that will not be found in my town lol Great job keep em coming my friend.....
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Thankyou!
 

cheffer said:
2 beautiful coppers, congratulations on finding them. I agree, that Fugio is stunning, I've found two in my time but that don't come anywhere near to that condition.
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Thankyou! When I first started hunting this place five years ago, I found some misc. brass pieces and buckles. They were always that deep green color and even some shiny ones. Almost a polished look to some. It's like being on a beach.
 

As a member of the fugio club, that is one amazing coin. The obverse on mine has almost no detail. Big congrats to you.
 

Love the green patina of that Fugio. Congrats! have not found one in nearly 40 years of hunting old sites.
 

"hunting deer" You might find these links about the "The Fuge" interesting.
This first link has PICTURES of the different varieties that exist. Might help identifying what variety your fuge is. Cheers !
https://coins.nd.edu/fugio/Newman1-24/

This second link is a general introduction & info on the coin.
Interesting that Jarvis was required to make about 300 tons of fugios but only made about 400,000 of them (about 4 tons)
https://coins.nd.edu/ColCoin/ColCoinIntros/Fugio.intro.html


"Continental Congress of the Confederation passed a resolution on April 21, 1787, for the contract coining of a national copper cent. About two and a half months later they agreed on a design. A resolution of July 6th stated the penny obverse would have the sun and a sundial with the legend "FUGIO" (I fly), the date, and the legend "MIND YOUR BUSINESS." The reverse would contain thirteen linked circles with the legends "WE ARE ONE" and "UNITED STATES."
The contract was awarded to Jarvis who had given a $10,000 bribe to William Durer, the head of the Treasury Board. Jarvis was required to produce some three hundred tons of Fugio cents. In the end Broome made only about 400,000 Fugio cents (about four tons out of the 300 tons of coppers they had been contracted to produce) which were sent to the U.S. Treasury on May 21, 1788."
 

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Two great coppers there. The Fugio is obviously much more exciting due to it's rarity and condition. Nice finds thanks for sharing. I hope I can find one that is so nice someday!
 

Wow ! What a great looking coin, and from Indiana. That still gives me a little hope to find one here in Illinois. Great find.
 

hunting deer,
I was going through the posts again & I noticed something that might help you zero in on what variety your Fugio is.
In the following link that was previously posted, the second post below describes a "reverse die crack pattern" on the OP's coin.
Your Fugio has an interesting die crack or other type of anomaly on the reverse that is an "X" that runs through the center of the coin.
If you can find a picture of a similar anomaly & has the missing "7" on the obverse, it might be what identifies the variety of your splendid find. (Or...., shooting for the Moon.....your coin may be unique among those already known)
Good Luck !!! J.T.G.

https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/980529/fugio-cents-varieties

"I tried looking at the available CoinFacts images with obverse 9 (Kessler 9 or Newman 9).
I believe your coin is Newman 9-P, because the "reverse die crack pattern" on your coin matches the
CoinFacts photo:"
 

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