1884 Double Eagle Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1884 Double Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Double Eagle from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — 5th of 24 years in the series. In 1884, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs exploring artistic improvements to U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Struck in gilt copper. A notable auction result reached $44K in PR63 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.