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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Copper Idler Copy Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 Washington Getz Pattern Copper 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
Copper
Weight
13g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Plain

Description

A copper copy of the 1792 Washington Getz Pattern half dollar produced by Christopher Idler in the 1860s. Copper is the same metal as the Getz originals, making these copies more difficult to distinguish without close examination of strike characteristics and provenance. The design retains the Washington bust obverse and eagle reverse from the original 1792 pattern.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Copper Idler copies are sometimes confused with originals.

Cross References

Baker 25C; Musante GW-27; Whitman 10710

External References

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