1850 Cent Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1850 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — 26th of 35 years in the series. In 1850, 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. Struck during the California Gold Rush era, when vast quantities of western gold transformed the American economy and led to new denominations. Struck in other. A notable auction result reached $46K in PR65 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(18)
1850 Cent Pattern - J-120, Restrike
1850 Cent Pattern - J-121
1850 Cent Pattern - J-122, Restrike
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-119, Original
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-120, Restrike
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-121
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-122, Restrike
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-123, Restrike
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124a
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124b
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124c
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124d
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124e
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124f
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124g
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - J-124h
1850 Proof Cent Pattern - P-142
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