1860 Cent Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1860 Cent Patterns is a United States dime from the Civil War Patterns (1860-1865) series — the first year of the series. In 1860, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs reflecting wartime themes including patriotic motifs and alternative compositions 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 $109K in PR65 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by James Barton Longacre and other Mint engravers.
