1796 Quarter Eagle Patterns

About This Coin

The 1796 Quarter Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Early Republic Patterns (1792-1859) series — an early issue, 4th of 35 years in the series. In 1796, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 1. This represents the second-lowest annual mintage in the series, at the series median of 1. The obverse features various experimental designs testing different concepts for U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Produced during the earliest years of the United States Mint, when the young republic was establishing its monetary system and coinage traditions. Struck in white metal. Designed by Various Mint engravers and outside artists.