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1792 Washington Getz Pattern White Metal Idler Copy Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 Washington Getz Pattern White Metal 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
White Metal
Weight
11g
Diameter
33mm
Edge
Plain

Description

An 1860s Christopher Idler copy of the 1792 Washington Getz Pattern half dollar struck in plain (unsilvered) white metal. White metal copies have a distinctive grayish-white appearance and are typically lighter than copper examples. Idler produced copies in several metals to satisfy collector demand for the famous Getz pattern design.

Rarity Notes

Rare. White metal Idler copies are uncommon.

Cross References

Baker 25D; Musante GW-27; Whitman 10710

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