1987 Half Eagle Patterns

About This Coin

The 1987 Half Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Modern Patterns (1943 to Date) series — a late issue, 13th of 15 years in the series. Produced at the Philadelphia and West Point Mints. The obverse features various experimental designs for proposed coinage changes and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck after the transition from silver to clad coinage, as the Mint adapted to modern production methods and record-breaking mintages. Struck in other. A notable auction result reached $969 in MS64 grade at eBay. Designed by Various U.S. Mint designers.