1834 Half Eagle Patterns
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The 1834 Half Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — 19th of 35 years in the series. In 1834, 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. Minted during the age of Jacksonian democracy and the rise of the common man, as new branch mints opened in Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Orleans. A notable auction result reached $550 in PR grade at Superior Galleries. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.