1823 Half Dollar Patterns

About This Coin

The 1823 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half dollar from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — 16th of 35 years in the series. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage 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 Mint engravers and outside artists.