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1792 Washington President Eagle Reverse - Lettered Edge Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 Washington President Eagle Reverse - Lettered Edge Half Dollar

Coin Details

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

Description

The 1792 Washington President Eagle Reverse - Lettered Edge 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 a lettered edge. Cataloged as PCGS #714.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Lettered edge half dollars are very scarce.

Cross References

Baker 24; Musante GW-22; Whitman 10680

External References

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