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1792 Washington President Getz Pattern - Small Eagle Ornamented Edge Cent

Strike Type
1792 Colonials coin

Coin Details

Year
1792
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Peter Getz
Composition
Copper
Weight
10g
Diameter
28mm
Edge
Ornamented

Description

The 1792 Washington President Getz Pattern - Small Eagle Ornamented Edge Cent is part of 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. Struck in copper, weighing 10 grams, 28 mm in diameter, with an ornamented edge.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Getz cent patterns are rarer than the half dollar types.

Cross References

Baker 29; Musante GW-31; Whitman 10740

External References

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