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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Sm Eagle - Ornamented Half Dollar

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year
1792
Denomination
Colonials
Mint Mark
P
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Washington Pieces (1783-1800)
Designer
Peter Getz
Composition
Copper
Weight
13g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Ornamented

Description

A 1792 Washington Getz Pattern half dollar combining the small eagle reverse with an ornamented edge. The small eagle design features a more delicate, naturalistic eagle compared to the large heraldic eagle variety. The ornamented edge adds a decorative security feature. This combination of small eagle and ornamented edge is one of the rarest Getz pattern configurations.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Among the rarest Getz pattern half dollar varieties.

Cross References

Baker 25; Musante GW-24; Whitman 10695

External References

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