1849 Eagle Patterns

About This Coin

The 1849 Eagle Patterns is a United States coin from the Privately-issued Patterns 1792-1938 series. The obverse features various experimental designs proposed by private citizens and companies, while the reverse displays various experimental designs. Designed by Various private designers. Privately-Issued Patterns (1792-1938) include experimental and proposal pieces created outside the U.S. Mint. These range from early Republic proposals like the Higley coppers to 20th-century private-issue patterns. These patterns document the participation of private designers and minters in shaping American coinage concepts.