1813 Half Dollar Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1813 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half dollar from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — 13th of 35 years in the series. In 1813, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. 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 $5.1K in MS63 grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.