1784 Washington Ugly Head - Pewter

Coin Details

Description

A 1784 Washington "Ugly Head" in pewter, the same crude portrait type as the copper version but struck in a tin-lead alloy. Pewter examples are considerably rarer than copper ones. The soft metal has generally resulted in poorer preservation, making well-preserved pewter Ugly Head pieces particularly valuable. The unflattering portrait remains the defining feature of this variety.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. Pewter examples are much scarcer than copper.

Cross References

Baker 5A; Musante GW-108; Whitman 10365