"1792" (ca. 1860) Idler Copy of the Getz "Half Dollar." Musante GW-27, Baker-25K, W-15910. Silver. MS-63 PL (NGC).

33.9 mm. With the word COPY still on the reverse. This is an especially attractive example of the type with boldly reflective fields supporting satiny design elements. High point detail is soft both in the centers and in isolated peripheral areas, but not to such an extent that one cannot easily appreciate the overall design. There are a few minor flan flaws (as made) along the obverse border from 2:30 to 4 o'clock, but no sizeable handling marks are seen, just wispy hairlines that account for the MS-63 numeric grade. Dusted in pale silvery iridescence, most viewing angles reveal brilliant silver-white surfaces. This is an early coin dealer issue, struck to capitalize on the vibrant market for Washington medals in the years leading up to the Civil War. Especially desirable in silver.