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1792 1C Washington Roman Head Cent--Rim Damage--NCS. P

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1792 1C Washington Roman Head Cent--Rim Damage--NCS. P
<B>1792 1C Washington Roman Head Cent--Rim Damage--NCS. Proof, VG Details.</B></I> Baker-19, Breen-1249, "Very rare." Breen credits teenaged engraver John Gregory Hancock as the designer of the seldom-seen Roman Head Washington piece. The Westwood Mint, Hancock's employer, attempted to secure a coinage contract with the fledgling U.S. Federal government. Instead, the United States chose to strike its own coins. Per Breen, Hancock exacted revenge by depicting Washington in the guise of a corrupt, Caligula-like Roman emperor. Only a small number were struck. Breen states, "About 12-15 known, all proofs (several impaired, one worn - apparently a pocket piece); at least 5 are impounded in museums." He adds, "These cents have become among the most highly coveted of Washington items." Perhaps the aforementioned "pocket piece" is the present well circulated mahogany-brown example, which has several rim dings but is otherwise smooth. Listed on page 79 of the 2007 <I>Guide Book.</B></I><BR><I>From The Dale A. Konigsburg Collection, Part Two.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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