1850 Cent Patterns

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.