1868 Eagle Patterns

About This Coin

The 1868 Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Eagle from the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series — 3rd of 4 years in the series. In 1868, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs exploring post-war coinage concepts and the reverse displays various experimental designs including nickel and aluminum compositions. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. Struck in copper. A notable auction result reached $19K in PR64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers.