1792 Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eagle, Copper, Plain Edge, VF20 PCGS. Baker-25, W-10775, GW-22, High R.5. La...
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1792 Getz Pattern Cent, VF20
Baker-25, Small Eagle, Plain Edge
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; U.S. Coins Signature (Heritage, 10/2025), lot 300; $10,200 .
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2B7B, PCGS# 921, Greysheet# 269)
Auction Info
2026 March 26 - 28 US Coins Signature® Auction #1391 (go to Auction Home page)
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