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1792 Washington President Getz Pattern - Small Eagle Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 (P) Colonials coin

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
Plain

Auction Record

$1,740,000 • AU58 • 08-2018 • Stack's Bowers

Description

The 1792 Washington President Getz Pattern - Small Eagle 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. Auction record: $1,740,000 • AU58 • 08-2018 • Stack's Bowers. Struck in copper, weighing 13 grams, 33 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #925.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. One of the most important early American pattern coins.

Cross References

Baker 24; Musante GW-24; Whitman 10695

External References

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