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Expanded 1792 Series
Here are the details on the expanded 1792 pattern series...
When we began the project we intended to use only the better known of the 1792 dated patterns. We have now completed that set and we now have display boxes for the original 5-piece set with airtight holders available.
We have had many requests for more of the 1792 patterns and are pleased to announce limited edition reproductions of the rest of the known 1792 patterns. You do not need these to complete your 1792 sets but if you want to expand it, these are highly recommended as they represent some of the United States’ most rare and coveted coinage.
Available now are the first three of a total of eight new offerings... each a limited edition of 100. They are the 1792 No Center Cent (the silver center cent with only a hole instead of the silver in the center), the 1792 Solid Copper Cent (same as the silver center cent only there is no hole and no center and it is solid copper), and the 1792 Solid Billon Cent (nearly identical to the solid copper version only a little lighter in color as the composition of this one calls for 5% silver!)
The original billon cent was an experiment to combine 3/4 cent worth of silver with 1/4 cent worth of copper as an easier alternative to the bi-metal silver center cent. The solid copper version was made for comparison to this, and it was finally determined to be too close in color to pure copper, and the silver center cent too time consuming to produce, so the idea of using precious metal in this small denomination coin was aborted and the solid copper large cent was put into regular production the following year. The reproduction billon cents are marked with a small "B" on the reverse side.
Fair Warning on Limited Editions...
Total mintage will only be 100 each of the additional 1792 pattern reproductions. The three shown and discussed here are available for immediate purchase. The following is a schedule of the remaining limited edition 1792 reproductions and their release dates.
September 1, 2004:
1792 Quarter dollar uniface die trials struck in pewter (pair.)
1792 Quarter dollar struck in copper.
October 1, 2004:
1792 Half Disme struck in copper.
1792 Disme struck in copper.
November 1, 2004:
1792 Birch Cent GWP Variety struck in pewter.
Struck in pewter, this is a reproduction of a unique Birch Cent that features a G.W.P. on the reverse that stands for "George Washington, President." Struck from a different set of dies than our currently available Birch Cent repro. Prices are not yet known on the remaining limited edition pieces, but please know in advance, even if you do not receive a notification by mail, these pieces will be released on dates posted on a first-come, first served basis.
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Museum Project Well Underway
Your Support is Still Needed...
We've been working toward building a working museum of minting technology since the inception of Gallery Mint Museum in 1992. We have recently designed a new facility which is actually the first phase in the total museum structure.
Since making a similar statement in our last Collectors' Update, many of you have stepped up to the plate by making additional purchases, buying from the Benefit Auction (the second benefit auction will be held soon), or by making cash donations. Our hat is off to all of you. Thank you for your support and encouraging letters. Though much more is needed, we would like to acknowledge those who have donated cash thus far... they are (in alphabetical order):
Steve Adams, Ed Akre, William Alberts, John Gray Anderson, Robert Archinal, Dean Beckley, Bob Dednarski, Craig Blackstone, William Bost, Robert Cheek, Wayne Chum, Thomas Colangelo, Roy Cothran, Craig Currie, Francis Cyrus, Roy Fischer, Bill Fivaz,
Lee Fowler, Daniel Freeland, Peter Fritz, George Gardner, Joseph Gast, Tom Gormly, Jerry Griffen, Ed Hall, Tomaka Harano, William Henry, Robert Hickox, Bill Hokanson, Roy Iwata, Virgil Jacob, William & Patsy Jameson, Al Jennings,
Edwin Johnston, Alan Katzeff, Kendall Keller, Lowell Kessler, Steve Kriner, Albert Kute, Louis Landi, John Larson, Virgil Lippold, Dan Luparello, William Manion, Paul Marzec, Willie Massey, George Mavrelos, James Monn, Bruce Newrock,
B.R. Nickell, Robert Ottek, Original Hobo Nickel Society, Ozark Coin Club, James Pfeffer, George Prica, Tim Pruzmack, Ginger Raspus, Galen Richie, Gary Rosner, Thomas Savell, David Schartz, Richard Sewell, John Sheldon, Rita Jean Sledz,
T. Smith, James Spangler, Bruce Spence, Edwin Strellow, Charles Stressler, Michael Sussman, Terry Tarver, Carl Thomas, Jim Trent, Richard Uhrich, Wayne Vaughn, Ron Waddell, Ted Wait, Verne & Caroline Walrafen, James Warmer, Herbert Wave,
Kenneth Wehde, Fred Wilson, James Witherington, Tom Woodward, Keith Young
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