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[BOILER78]

I have always been a big fan of Ben Franklins Fugio design...... something about the powerful symbolism of 13 linked rings representing the 13 colonies has always appealed to me. At this years ANA show I was finally able to add the last piece to a type set of sorts. We probably won't see this set composite in any registry anytime soon!

 

With the addition of a Continental dollar (Thanks to CRO) my "Fugio" set is finally complete.

 

 

[WoodenJefferson]

~oh my~

 

Always enjoy the anticipation before opening your threads...it's always a surprise!

 

[michael]

saw the continental $ on cro website

 

and it is an above average coin in every aspect

 

that being

 

grade

surfaces

color

and eye appeal

 

 

along with

 

a fundemential reason to rise in demand

[nunfa0]

Wonderful stuff, thanks for sharing!!

[rons]

What a terrific set. Thanks for sharing

[jesbroken]

Wow, Boiler, now that is an admirable acquisition. Fantastic type set. I can't stop looking at them. Thank you for sharing your set with us and again, Congrats.

Jim

[physics-fan3.14]

Why were they making sixths and thirds of dollars? What an awkward and cumbersome system.

[Lastufka Collection]

Love those coins. Considered starting a set myself a few weeks ago, until I saw the price for decent grades. Instead, I'll just look at your pictures and dream. =)

[bsshog40]

Very nice there Boiler and Congrats on completing the set!! (thumbs u

[Old Pueblo]

Great! Thanks for sharing

 

 

OP

[kryptonitecomics]

Super set Mark....way to go

[RWB]

Beautiful!!

[J.A. Collection]

Amazing!

[cpm9ball]

Way to go, Boiler!

 

One thing I've wondered, and it probably has been stated before, but is the "G" in FUGIO pronounced as a "hard G" as in geyser or a "soft G" as in fudge?

 

Chris

[PerryHall]

Thanks for sharing such a great set. It would make a really good coin show exhibit.

[BillJones]

Congratulations Boiler! That is a first rate Continental dollar. That has been on my list from time to time, but other items came first.

 

I had looked a few Continental dollars at the winter FUN show and was appalled at some the prices. They were all over the place. One dealer, who in my view was either ignorant of the market or “taking shots” quoted me $175,000 to $185,000 for pieces that were nowhere near as nice as one you just purchased. Others were below $100k for pieces very similar to the pieces quoted at almost double.

 

It will take some research, but I’m guessing that the odd denominations like one-sixth, one third and two thirds of a dollar probably have something to do with bringing the Spanish dollar into line with the English system of shillings and pounds. The American colonies were British possessions, but the Spanish silver coinage was the type of money that was most often seen in circulation.

 

[Walkerfan]

I like the Continental dollar too. Your's is especially nice. Thanks, for sharing!!

[RockMyAmadeus]

I hate you, Boiler, and your beautiful, beautiful things!

 

[johnny9434]

that is an absolutly wonderful set. congrats on the completion

[TomB]

Spectacular! The surfaces look very hard, do you think it was PL at some point?

[BOILER78]

Tom

The Continental dollar has traces of P/L finish around the lettering. The coin has considerable luster that is not readily apparent in the image but it really flashes when rotated under a light.

 

I just noticed that I left out the Fugio cent in my OP. Can someone tell me how to edit my post so I can add it?

 

Thanks,

Mark

[rrantique]

Mark go to the original post there should be an edit button on the bottom where reply quote etc is listed.

Great set BTW. (thumbs u

[comicdonna]

Tom

The Continental dollar has traces of P/L finish around the lettering. The coin has considerable luster that is not readily apparent in the image but it really flashes when rotated under a light.

 

I just noticed that I left out the Fugio cent in my OP. Can someone tell me how to edit my post so I can add it?

 

Thanks,

Mark

Unfortunately, you are only given 3 days to edit a post. Congratulations on completing your set.

[BOILER78]

Well since I can't edit the original I'll just re-post the set this time in it's entirety

 

[comicdonna]

[physics-fan3.14]

Oh darn, I had to force myself to look at that amazing, gorgeous set again.

[shirohniichan]

What a collection!

[Bill L]

Green with envy

[noow]

Green with envy

[shirohniichan]

It will take some research, but I’m guessing that the odd denominations like one-sixth, one third and two thirds of a dollar probably have something to do with bringing the Spanish dollar into line with the English system of shillings and pounds. The American colonies were British possessions, but the Spanish silver coinage was the type of money that was most often seen in circulation.

 

That would be my guess.

 

The Spanish milled dollar was worth 8 reales (or "bits"). The British crown was worth 5 shillings. If I've done my math correctly, a Spanish milled dollar was worth about 2 1/2 Dutch guilders. I don't know how many French livres it took to equal a dollar.

 

I can't imagine being a merchant in those days trying to keep track of the actual value of various coins and notes circulating.