1 Cent "Fugio Cent"

Features

Issuer	United States
Issuing entity	American Congress
Period	Federal republic (1776-date)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	1787
Value	1 Cent (0.01 USD)
Currency	Dollar (1785-date)
Composition	Copper
Weight	10.2 g
Diameter	29 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Number	N# 23012
References	Whitman# 6600, 6605, etc. Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes). , KM# EA30.1-30.3, EA31.1-31.5, etc. Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

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Obverse

Sundial on pedestal with Roman numerals. Sun at top.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FUGIO 1787
MIND YOUR
BUSINESS

Translation: I FLY

Engraver: Abel Buell

Designer: Benjamin Franklin

Reverse

A circle of 13 rings linked together that represents the 13 colonies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES
WE ARE ONE

Engraver: Abel Buell

Designer: Benjamin Franklin

Edge

Plain

Mints

	New Haven, United States
	Rupert, Vermont, United States

Comments

These were definitely minted in New Haven, Connecticut. Some also speculate minting them in Rupert, Vermont, but this is not certain. All of the originals say “1787” but most speculate that these were indeed minted in 1788. In 2021 a team of numismatists re-examined the historical evidence about the Fugio cents in order to determine whether they should be considered a federal rather than a pre-federal coinage. On January 3rd 2022 the professional grading service PCGS published this research which concluded without any doubt that the Fugio cents were indeed a federal issue, and actually the first coinage of the new republic.

“Fugio” means “I Fly” which refers to time.

See "PCGS Reclassifies Early American Fugio Cent as Regular-Issue Federal Coin" on https://www.pcgs.com/news, January 3rd 2022.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	References
Undetermined
ND							Early restrike around 1859
ND						Whitman# 17500 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17510 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17520 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17530 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17535 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17540 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17540 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17550 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
ND						Whitman# 17555 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	Bushnell Fantasy
1787						Whitman# 6600 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787		$ 210	$ 440	$ 570	$ 790	Whitman# 6605 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6610 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6615 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6630 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6640 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6645 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6650 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6655 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6660 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6680 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6685 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6700 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6705 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6710 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6730 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6735 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6740 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6750 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6755 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6760 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6765 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6770 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6780 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6785 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6790 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6800 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6805 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6810 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6820 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6830 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6835 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6840 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6845 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6850 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6855 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6858 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6860 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6870 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6875 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6880 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6890 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6900 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6910 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6915 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6920 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6925 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6930 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6935 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6940 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6945 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6950 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6960 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6965 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6970 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6975 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6980 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 6990 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 7000 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 7010 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787						Whitman# 7020 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).
1787	500					Whitman# 17560 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	(1860) New Haven Restrike
1787	50					Whitman# 17570 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	(1860) New Haven Restrike
1787	1					Whitman# 17580 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	(1860) New Haven Restrike
1787	12					Whitman# 17590 Quentin David Bowers, Kenneth Edward Bressett, Lawrence R. Stack; 2009. Encyclopedia of Colonial and Early American Coins. Whitman Publishing, Atlanta, Georgia, United States (1 volumes).	(1860) New Haven Restrike

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