1869 Dime Patterns

About This Coin

The 1869 Dime Patterns is a United States cent from the Reconstruction Era Patterns (1866-1869) series — the final year of the series. In 1869, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs exploring post-war coinage concepts and the reverse displays various experimental designs including nickel and aluminum compositions. Minted during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age, as the nation healed from civil war and debated the role of silver and gold in the monetary system. A notable auction result reached $15K in PR66+BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Various Mint engravers.