1797 Half Eagle Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1797 Half Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — an early issue, 5th of 35 years in the series. In 1797, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1. This ranks 3rd of 9 years by total mintage, at 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 $17K in PR50 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.