1818 Privately-issued Pattern

About This Coin

The 1818 Privately-issued Pattern is a United States coin from the Privately-issued Patterns 1792-1938 series — 6th of 12 years in the series. The obverse features various experimental designs proposed by private citizens and companies and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck during a period of national unity and westward expansion following the War of 1812, as the U.S. grew in confidence and territory. Designed by Various private designers.