1876 Die Trial
Base
About This Coin
The 1876 Die Trial is a United States coin from the Die Trials, Hub Trials, and Splashers 1792-1982 series — 29th of 39 years in the series. In 1876, coins were struck at the Carson City Mint. The obverse features test impressions from coin dies, ranging from fully detailed to partial impressions and the reverse displays test impressions that may be blank, partial, or paired with unrelated dies (mules). 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. A notable auction result reached $46K in MS64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1876 (CC) Dime Die Trial - J-1453b
1876 (CC) Proof Dime Die Trial - J-1453a
1876 Dollar Hub Trial - J-A1876-3, Reverse
1876 Fifty Dollar Hub Trial - J-A1877-11, Reverse
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