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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Bronze Idler Copy Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 Washington Getz Pattern Bronze Idler Copy Half Dollar

Coin Details

Year
1792
Denomination
Colonials
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Christopher Idler (from Getz original dies, 1860s copies)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Plain

Description

An 1860s bronze copy of the 1792 Washington Getz Pattern half dollar struck by Christopher Idler. The bronze composition distinguishes this from the copper originals and other Idler copies in different metals. Idler's copies preserve the original Getz design: Washington's bust obverse with WASHINGTON PRESIDENT and an eagle reverse with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Bronze Idler copies are among the less common metal variants.

Cross References

Baker 25C; Musante GW-27; Whitman 10710

External References

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