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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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)

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