1794 Half Dime Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1794 Half Dime Patterns is a United States dime from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — the second year of the series. In 1794, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2. This represents the highest annual mintage in the entire series, above the series median of 1. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck in copper. A notable auction result reached $156K in MS64BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.
