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Expanded 1792 Series - (1st 3 Sold Out as of 7/27/04)

*New - January 11th update: Click this link remaining 1792 limited editions

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 for only $7.00.

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. 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!)

1792 No Center Cent $30.00
Limited Edition of 100 - Sold Out
A reproduction of a pattern coin missing the silver center

1792 Solid Copper Cent $30.00
Limited Edition of 100 - Sold Out
Originally made for color comparison to the billon cent
(reverse shown here)

1792 Billon Cent $40.00
Limited Edition of 100 - Sold Out

This reproduction contains approximately 5% silver. The original coin 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

*New - January 11th update: Click this link remaining 1792 limited editions

Total mintage will only be 150 each of the following additional 1792 pattern reproductions. Below is a schedule of the remaining limited edition 1792 reproductions and their release dates.

September 1, 2004 - While supplies of 150 mintage last.

*1792 Quarter dollar uniface die trials in pewter
These are available as a pair - $50 for both

Click for images of original uniface die trials on CoinFacts website (Opens in new window)

October 1, 2004 - While supplies of 150 mintage last.

*1792 Half Disme struck in copper.
$40 each

November 1, 2004 - While supplies of 150 mintage last.

*1792 Birch Cent GWP Variety
$40 each