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1792 Washington President Eagle Reverse - Lettered Edge Cent

Strike Type
1792 Washington President Eagle Reverse - Lettered Edge Cent

Coin Details

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

Description

A 1792 Washington President cent pattern with an eagle reverse and lettered edge. The cent-sized version features Washington's bust on the obverse and a heraldic eagle on the reverse, scaled down from the half dollar patterns. The lettered edge adds an anti-counterfeiting measure. This piece is part of the broader group of 1792 Washington eagle reverse patterns.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Lettered edge cents are among the rarest eagle reverse patterns.

Cross References

Baker 24; Musante GW-22; Whitman 10680

External References

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