I know it's fake, but it makes me want a real one! 'fugio'

CramptonMotorsports · September 30, 2004 7:02AM

really bad!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=3928173843&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

compared to other repro's I've seen, this one looks nice, and now I want to save all my penny's to buy one of these penny's.

kranky · September 30, 2004 7:17AM

Fugios are one of the coolest coins ever. Be aware that there were restrikes made (called New Haven restrikes) and these are easily identified by the thinner rings on the reverse. I think both types are pictured in the Redbook. The restrikes are much cheaper so just be sure you are getting what you are paying for.

JadeRareCoin · September 30, 2004 7:23AM

Conder101 · September 30, 2004 4:42PM

The New Haven restrikes are always found in higher (XF-45 or better) grade and while they are cheaper than Fugios in the same grade they are NOT cheap. Do not confuse them with the vast number of private restrikes out there.

kranky · September 30, 2004 8:38PM

Conder, thanks for the clarification.

When I got back into collecting, the Fugio was the first "serious" coin I set my sights on. It's still my favorite.

dorkkarl · September 30, 2004 9:14PM

new havens are not "real" coins to me, but i still like 'em.

K S

TWQG · November 11, 2004 12:58PM

Very neat die clash Jade

MICHAELDIXON · November 11, 2004 1:38PM

K.7-T R5

MICHAELDIXON · November 11, 2004 1:41PM

I was not into the Fugio Cents until my friend found them.

N-13X, R3
Thanks Dennis for the attribution!

TommyType · November 11, 2004 2:03PM

Oh, yeah. I fell in love with the whole concept of the Fugio from my first flip through Redbook. I had to have one!

Finally bought one a couple years ago:

I know it's fake, but it makes me want a real one! 'fugio'

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