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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Ornamented Edge Cent

Strike Type
1792 Washington Getz Pattern Ornamented Edge Cent

Coin Details

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

Description

A 1792 Washington cent pattern by Peter Getz featuring an ornamented (decorated) edge instead of a plain edge. The ornamented edge was intended as an anti-counterfeiting measure, similar to edge devices used on contemporary European coins. The obverse shows Washington's bust and the reverse features an eagle design. This is one of the rarest Getz pattern cent varieties.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. The ornamented edge cent is one of the rarest Getz patterns.

Cross References

Baker 29; Musante GW-31; Whitman 10740

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