1890 Cent Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1890 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — 8th of 24 years in the series. In 1890, 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 $21K in MS64 grade at Goldberg Auctioneers. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.