LOT #3006 |
Current Bid: $725
1792 Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eagle, Copper, Plain Edge, VG10 PCGS. Baker-25, W-10775, GW-22, High R.5....
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Description
1792 Washington Getz Cent, VG10
Small Eagle, Baker-25
1792 Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eagle, Copper, Plain
Edge, VG10 PCGS. Baker-25, W-10775, GW-22, High R.5. The dies
for this experimental coin were engraved by Peter Getz of
Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The design was probably intended for use
on a half dollar and/or a cent, but were subsequently rejected by
George Washington who refused to have his portrait on the first
United States coinage. This Getz coin presents a uniformed bust
left. On the reverse, a thin eagle displays raised wings and 15
stars are seen in the surrounding field. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
surrounds the border, the design being slightly off-center to the
left. The obverse and reverse feature a medallic alignment, that
being 180 degrees from a standard coin rotation. The obverse
legends are faint, while the reverse legends are bold. The deep
lavender-brown surfaces are only lightly granular. Listed on page
49 of the 2026 Guide Book.Ex: FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2004), lot 4087; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2006), lot 508; FUN Signature (Heritage, 1/2023), lot 3045.
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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