1889 Three Dollar Patterns

About This Coin

The 1889 Three Dollar Patterns is a United States cent from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — 7th of 24 years in the series. In 1889, 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 $36K in PR64+BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.