I have a handful of Fugios, all circulated, that I really like. Their coolness factor, imo, is off the charts. But I wanted one that was a bit higher grade to see as many details as I could, given the limitations of minting technology at the time. So here she is. (you will note a bit of white stuff in some of the interstices at the bottom of the sundial ornament and some lettering, looks sort of chalky under mag, but does not detract in hand).
I do not like to guess on an aged coin I simply look closely and enjoy what it represents. Yours is a very good example of an aged treasure. Thanks for sharing, congrats.
Well, this shows the difference between people who know what they are seeing and people like me. Apparently, what I saw as lots of wear on the first picture is just a weak strike? Really cool coin, by the way. I'd love to own a Fugio cent.
I need a Fugio. The only one I've ever owned was a $30 holed and corroded example. That looks like a nice AU coin to me. Weird how much I've been echoing @Mr. Numismatist lately, but ... yeah. I agree with that whole assessment.
I always have trouble on this distinguishing between wear and strike issues. My first visual guess is too low I'm sure. The reverse is nicer and looks like there is still some luster. AU53
I am firmly in the AU camp with this beautiful Fugio Cent. Honestly, it looks almost if not entirely uncirculated.
Kevin, that Fugio is beautiful! I want to give it a 63, but the reverse 12 o'clock rim ding is bringing me back to 62. How did you come by that beauty? Did you submit it, or did you acquire it graded? I own zero Fugios. That one would be a dream piece.
Thanks for the guesses and comments, I bought it graded. Probably came out of the Bank of NY hoard. I like that M.Y.B. is nearly complete, and there are traces of mint red around some of the lettering at the bottom.
