Lot 123
1792 Washington Copper Token. Small eagle, design by Peter Getz. Baker-25, Breen-1352. PCGS graded VF-20. Here is another example of this rare and desirable coin. Only 6 have been graded by PCGS, this a rather nice VF-20 example. Examination with a glass will note some minor surfaces marks perhaps from a brief day on the ground before being found. The marks are irregular in shape and size, and scarcely visible. A few surface scrapes and scratches can also be seen, but they are minor and expected for a large coin of this era. On the reverse there are a couple of pin scratches below UNITED in the field, and a minor rim ding over the CA of AMERICA. The obverse lettering is worn, and most of it can still be made out. This one apparently circulated for many years, before being saved, along with the profusion of other Washington pieces. Struck in Philadelphia around 1791-2, and a very important issue for the colonial and Washington specialist.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
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| Realized $8,625 |
