August 2024 Global Showcase Auction – 12 - 23 August 2024
Ancient and World Coins and Currency
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Description
Rare and Intriguing Washington Getz Pattern Copper
1792 Washington Getz Pattern. Small Eagle. Musante GW-22, Baker-25A, W-10775. Copper. Plain Edge. Wide Flan. EF Details--Tooled (PCGS).
A particularly intriguing example of this elusive type, a coin with a charm all its own. It is well defined with warm ebony-brown patina to surfaces that are moderately granular overall. The obverse has been extensively smoothed, especially in the field but also at Washington's coat, and the left and right reverse field areas have been similarly treated. Many design elements have been strengthened by tooling, as well, especially those on the obverse. With no sizeable marks remaining, the in-hand appearance is quite smooth, if unnaturally so, and the eye appeal is significant. These coinage proposals by Peter Getz are among the most favored early Washington pieces as they tie the broadly collected Washington portrait theme to the birth of the coinage of the United States. While it is widely known that Washington did not wish for his portrait to be on any circulating coin and these proposals were not adopted, they remain an important part of the story that led to the development of the first U.S. Mint in Philadelphia and are enthusiastically sought after. The ornamented edge pieces underscore Getz's intent to produce a bimetallic pattern: dies that could be used for copper or silver - or even gold. Perkins clearly intended the same sort of usage with his 1792 WASHINGTON PRESIDENT DIES, though he never employed this Spanish colonial style edge. Regardless of type or metallic composition, all Getz patterns are historic rarities. This somewhat more affordable plain edge striking in copper has much to offer and is sure to see spirited bidding.
PCGS# 921. NGC ID: 2B7B.
From Heritage's CSNS Signature Auction of April 2014, lot 3870.
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| Price realized | 4'000 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 20'000 USD |
