2003

1792 1C Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eag

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1792 1C Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eag
1792 1C Washington Getz Pattern Cent, Small Eagle, Copper XF40 PCGS. Baker-25. Struck on a larger planchet than the VG coin above. Encapsulation makes it a challenge to measure these pieces accurately, but neither seem to conform to the 32 or 36 mm diameters listed in the latest edition of Rulau. As mentioned above, this die was designed by Peter Getz of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The coins were actually struck in Harper's coachhouse on 6th Street in Philadelphia. This historic structure housed the U.S. Mint's machinery in 1792 before the first Mint building was occupied. This building was also the location for the striking of the 1792 half dismes. These pieces were most likely struck in late September or early October of 1792, before the mint's presses arrived from England. This piece shows lovely chocolate-brown patina. The only planchet flaw of any note is an angling depression from the first T in STATES down through star 1 and beyond. The out-of-Mint flaws that are worthy of note are a diagonal mark across Washington's temple and three tiny rim nicks, two at the 6 o'clock position and one at 7 o'clock. Important notice: Heritage usually auctions material at the rate of 200-250 lots per hour. On some occasions eBay Live bid software or the Internet may not be able to keep up with the pace of the auction. We recommend placing a realistic absentee bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Occasionally the auctioneer may eliminate or reject an eBay Live bid, and the auctioneer may also reopen a lot after the close of the eBay live bidding (usually because we missed an audience bid), and may reject your bid even if it shows you as the winning bidder. By bidding via eBay Live, you agree that Heritage may award the lot to another bidder at its sole discretion under the circumstances described above or any other reasonable circumstances. Also please note that all Heritage lots purchased through eBay Live carry a 20% Buyer's Premium. Please make sure you read the Terms and Conditions before you bid.