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Auction Name: 2025 October 2 - 5 GACC US Coins Signature® Auction
Lot Number: 3008
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1792 Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eagle, Copper, Plain Edge, VF20 PCGS. Baker-25, W-10775, GW-22, High R.5. Lancaster, Pennsylvania resident Peter Getz struck pattern cents in response to Robert Morris' bill requesting establishment of a mint. The design was based on the Birmingham, England Baker-16 cents with George Washington on the obverse and a small eagle on the reverse. From the present dies, Getz produced copper and silver (Baker-24) pieces with various edges. Getz also struck a single "half dollar" in silver with a large eagle reverse (Baker-23). Getz' pattern was destined to go nowhere once Washington made it clear he opposed his image on U.S. coins, considering it monarchial. All Getz patterns are rare and prized today. The present example may have entered circulation due to its similarity to Baker-16, or it may have been carried as a pocket piece. The lavender-gray surfaces show wear but are problem-free. The 1 in the date and portions of WASHINGTON are faint, but most legends are clear. The wings and tail display ample plumage definition. Listed in the 2026 Guide Book on page 49.
Ex: Long Beach/Summer FUN Signature (Heritage, 7/2022), lot 3001.
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