1799 Eagle Patterns
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The 1799 Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Eagle from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — an early issue, 6th of 35 years in the series. In 1799, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1. This ranks 5th 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 $5.8K in MS60 grade at Superior Galleries. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.