1838 Half Dollar Patterns

About This Coin

The 1838 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half dollar from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — 22nd of 35 years in the series. In 1838, 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 $45K in PR67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.