1885 Half Dollar Patterns

About This Coin

The 1885 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half 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 $28K in PR64 grade at American Numismatic Rarities. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.