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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 VG10 PCGS. Baker-25. 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. The obverse legends are faint, while the reverse legends are bold. The deep lavender-brown surfaces are only lightly granular. Listed on page 60 of the 2003 Guide Book. 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.