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1792 Washington President Large Eagle - Ornamented Edge Half Dollar

Strike Type
1792 Washington President Large Eagle - Ornamented Edge Half Dollar

Coin Details

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

Description

A 1792 Washington President half dollar pattern featuring the large eagle reverse design with an ornamented (decorated) edge. The ornamented edge adds a distinctive decorative element not found on the plain or lettered edge varieties. The large eagle reverse with 13 stars is the most imposing of the eagle reverse designs. This combination is one of the rarest 1792 Washington pattern configurations.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. The ornamented edge large eagle is one of the rarest Washington patterns.

Cross References

Baker 25; Musante GW-22; Whitman 10680

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