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PCGS Cert #25588532
PCGS / NGC Population: N /A Higher: N/A
CAC Population/Higher: 0/0
In 1785 the state of Connecticut granted the right to strike coins to the foursome of Bishop, Hopkins, Goodrich, and Hillhouse although they probably never actually struck any themselves. As was common practice then, the duty of minting was farmed out to someone else; in this case Broome and Platt (formerly of New York). The dies themselves were probably prepared by Abel Buell, who also produced the dies for the famous Fugio cents of 1787.
This piece is well struck on a terrific planchet (not just for the Connecticut issues, but virtually all Colonials) and sports beautiful light brown to tan surfaces. A perfect example for those wishing to acquire true Americana.
PCGS Cert #12576305
PCGS / NGC Population: 3/3 Higher: 2/2
CAC Population: 1/0
The Fugio is the first coin authorized by the United States Congress and one that should be in EVERY collector’s cabinet. A coin which has had volumes written about it (at least three books that I know about). Throughout time the legends of the coin have been attributed to Ben Franklin and was indeed known as the “Franklin Cent” in the early years of America’s numismatic history.
This piece, no doubt from the famous Bank of New York hoard, has very pleasing dark chocolate surfaces on an above average planchet. Just looking at it reminds me just how difficult times were back then.
PCGS Cert #13527162
PCGS / NGC Population: 100/40 Higher: 181/71
CAC Population: 9/23
The issuing of these coins was first authorized by the New Jersey General Assembly in the summer of 1786. By the time this piece was struck, two years later, the Colonialist responsible for the production of them had pretty much worked out most of the problems that plagued the earlier issues.
This coin is the quintessential XF45. Perfect for the grade. Exhibiting just the slightest amount of wear, along with a beautifully preserved, light tan in color, planchet.
PCGS Cert #19440882
PCGS / NGC Population: 7/1 Higher: 8/2
CAC Population: 1/0