How many Fugio cents are left?

In 1948, the American Numismatic Society examined the remaining 1,641 Fugio’s. Several examples were donated to the American Numismatic Society and others were sold to collectors. Currently the bank has 819 pieces.

How many Fugio cents were made?

400,000
With only about 400,000 minted, the coin itself is a rarity; however, it also has at least 55 varieties from the 24 obverse dies and 33 reverse dies, with some being very scarce. There is also a very collectable restrike called the ‘New Haven Restrike’ which was made in both copper and silver.

Where was the Fugio cent minted?

Consisting of 0.36 oz (10 g) of copper, it was designed by Benjamin Franklin and minted only in 1787….Fugio cent.

Obverse
“New Haven Restrike”, probably produced at the Scovill Mint in Waterbury, Connecticut
Design	“Mind Your Business”, Sun, and sundial
Designer	Benjamin Franklin
Design date	1787

How much does a Fugio cent weigh?

Dimensions Diameter and weight: 28 mm, 10.76 gm (1 1/8 in., 0.38 oz.)

How much is a Benjamin Franklin penny worth?

ORLANDO (CBSMiami/AP) – As Benjamin Franklin once wrote ‘A penny saved is a penny earned’. In Orlando on Saturday an old penny saved was sold for $1.38 million. The one-cent copper coin was made at the Mint in Philadelphia in 1793, the first year that the U.S. made its own coins.

What are Ben Franklin half dollars worth?

Franklin half dollars are among the most popular series for collectors of modern United States coins. These 90% silver half dollars bear a portrait of Founding Father and prolific inventor Benjamin Franklin on the obverse….Franklin Half Dollar Values.

Date & Mintmark	Mintage	Price
1963-D	67,069,292	$8+

What penny is most valuable?

The 1943 copper-alloy cent is one of the most enigmatic coins in American numismatics — and reportedly the most valuable Lincoln penny of all.

What year is the oldest penny?

The ever popular Lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the U.S. Mint in 1909. While the original edition pennies from 1909 can have significant collectable value, other editions of the Lincoln penny can be highly desired by coin collectors as well. A 1933-D, for example, may be valued at $2.30 or more.

What was the original US coin slogan?

Mind Your Business
4. Benjamin Franklin reportedly designed the first American penny in 1787. Known as the Fugio cent, it bears the image of a sun and sundial above the message “Mind Your Business.” A chain with 13 links, each representing one of the original colonies, encircles the motto “We Are One” on the reverse.

How much is a Benjamin Franklin $0.50 piece worth?

Produced in 90 percent silver with a reeded edge, the coin was struck at the Philadelphia, Denver, and San Francisco mints. As of April 26, 2019, the melt value of the $0.50 coin was approximately $5.46. Mint director Nellie Tayloe Ross had long admired Franklin, and wanted him to be depicted on a coin.

What kind of coin is a 1787 Fugio?

1787 Fugio Cents States United, 4 Cinquefoils PCGS MS-63 BN. STATES UNITED, 4 Cinq. Glossy olive-brown with clear clashing on the rev…

How much is a club Ray Fugio coin worth?

CoinQuest thanks Bruun Rasmussen for use of their coin photo. The (B) coin is at the other end of the spectrum. It is a common variety (club rays with rounded ends) which sold for $175 during a 2009 auction. The (C) and (D) coins are not genuine. (C) is a modern legal reproduction of a fugio cent which is worth about $10.

How much is a legal reproduction of a Fugio cent worth?

(C) is a modern legal reproduction of a fugio cent which is worth about $10. What makes (C) legal is the word COPY stamped into the design (on the back, not shown). The (D) coin is a fake without the word COPY inscribed. Such fakes are found on auction sites around the Internet. They usually sell for $5 to $10.

How many Fugio cents are left? In 1948, the American Numismatic Society examined the remaining 1,641 Fugio’s. Several examples were donated to the American Numismatic Society and others were sold to collectors. Currently the bank has 819 pieces. How many Fugio cents were made? 400,000 With only about 400,000 minted, the coin itself is a…