1885 Dime Patterns

About This Coin

The 1885 Dime Patterns is a United States dime from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — 6th of 24 years in the series. In 1885, 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. A notable auction result reached $23K in PR67 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.