Fugio's???

TUMUSS

I have found myself drawn to the Fugio. I am affraid I will have to get a good example of this coin for my collection. I would love it if anyone could share pictures and/or any thought they have about these coins. Will they hold their value well? Is there certain varieties that are more desirable (and why)?

Do the top three TPGs (seem) to grade this series uniformly/appropriately?

ColonialCoinUnion

<< <i>I would love it if anyone could share pictures and/or any thought they have about these coins. Will they hold their value well? Is there certain varieties that are more desirable (and why)?

Do the top three TPGs (seem) to grade this series uniformly/appropriately? >>



Fugios are among the most significant colonials and will prove to be, in my opinion, an outtanding investment over the long haul.

There are many varieties, most of which are relatively subtle and somewhat difficult to distinguish.

There are a number of obverse variants, including Pointed or Blunt Rays, and those featuring different icons between the lettering (cinquefoils, 8 pointed stars, etc.).

As for the TPGs, I would say that in uncirculated condition all do a decent job. PCGS is at least 1 point and sometimes 2 tougher than NGC.

For circulated coins, PCGS is 1 grade or 2 or 3 tougher than NGC, which can equate to a 2, 5 or 10 point difference in grading standards.

TUMUSS

CCU,

WOW, Thanks! Your pictured example is INCREDIBLE! Also, thanks for your opinions, they are just the type of input I was seeking.

kranky

The Fugio cent is a very cool coin. I have one and it's one of my favorites.

Here's a great site about Fugios.

dthigpen

I too have in the past couple months been drawn to the Fugio and have been looking for a nice example for my type set. The detail and design of this coin for its time period is just amazing. I personally believe that they will hold their value well, if not appreciate in the coming years. Here are a couple low grade specimens I've been able to obtain for my collection so far:

JadeRareCoin

Fugios are my favorite Colonial coin and right up there for all time favorite coin. We have 18 in stock. Here's one of my favorites:

USMC_6115

<< <i>We have 18 in stock >>



I can't find them on your website... What are they under?

TUMUSS

It seems that most examples of these coins with 4 cinqufoils have a clashed die evident on the obverse of the coin. Is this desirable...or is a "clean" example more desirable?

JadeRareCoin

I can't find them on your website... What are they under?

massscrew, we have not yet loaded them. Our show schedule has been hectic lately. We do not have any shows until FUN, so we hope to use our time off to finish the web site. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Dennis

MICHAELDIXON

That darn Dennis at Jade got me interested in them! I'll never forgive him for it!

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Coin Facts on Fugio

dthigpen

That's a very nice looking moderately low grade example, Michael.

ColonialCoinUnion

<< <i>It seems that most examples of these coins with 4 cinqufoils have a clashed die evident on the obverse of the coin. Is this desirable...or is a "clean" example more desirable? >>



You're right that most evidence clashed dies. That neither detracts or adds to the value, its just sort of the way they are.

I imagine you could find some specialist somewhere willing to pay a substantal premium for an unclashed die example, though I can't name any such indivduals off-hand.

More significant is the quality of the strike and the condition of the planchet. many are struck on somewhat defective planchets resulting in voids and gaps in the designs.