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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Large Eagle Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1792
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Peter Getz
Composition
Copper
Weight
13g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Plain

Auction Record

$517,000 • VF35 • 01-2018 • Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1792 Washington Getz Pattern Large Eagle Half Dollar is a half dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint, within the Washington Pieces (1783-1800) series. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Auction record: $517,000 • VF35 • 01-2018 • Stack's Bowers. Struck in copper, weighing 13 grams, 33 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #924.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. The large eagle type is one of the most important Washington patterns.

Cross References

Baker 25; Musante GW-25; Whitman 10700

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