1885 Dollar Patterns

About This Coin

The 1885 Dollar Patterns is a United States dollar 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. Struck in other. A notable auction result reached $22K in PR65 grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.