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.

 

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Here's a link to a fuge that like yours has the last "7" missing. Your research might require lots of crosschecking but might be worth the effort. Also, this link has other helpful links & feedback. Best wishes in your search !!! J.T.G.
Link: https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/980529/fugio-cents-varieties

Thanks for the info and links! That coin has an interesting history. I definitely want to find out what variety it is. I plan to get it graded and slabbed later on as well. Thanks!!

 

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Such a rare coin and incredible condition! Congrats

Thanks!

 

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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:"

Thanks again. I noticed that faint x as well. At first I thought it was a cut x till I looked at it closer. It does look more like a die crack. There's still loose sand on the back. I lightly rinsed with a soft toothbrush but when I realized what it was I stopped immediately and haven't touched it since! I've heard of people finding new varieties. I'll cross check your link. Thanks for the tip! Regards

 

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

I like to think there's good stuff in the middle states as well. I found a US belt plate a few years back as well as a brass Confederate I button. Also a couple spanish half reales. I'm near what was a major waterway in the Wabash valley. There was also canal traffic as well. Good luck!

 

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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!

I hope you find something just as good or better! I think I was just as excited when I found my first Indian head penny. Best of luck!!

 

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Thank's for all the replies!! The first thing I thought about was posting it here to get some feedback!