1860s Privately-issued Pattern
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About This Coin
The 1860 1860s Privately-issued Pattern is a United States coin from the Privately-issued Patterns 1792-1938 series — 8th of 12 years in the series. The obverse features various experimental designs proposed by private citizens and companies 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. Designed by Various private designers.