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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

The 1792 Washington Getz Pattern Sm Eagle - Ornamented Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Washington Pieces (1783-1800) series. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Struck in copper, weighing 13 grams, 33 mm in diameter, with an ornamented edge. Cataloged as PCGS #926.

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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