1871 Half Dime Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1871 Half Dime Patterns is a United States dime from the Trade Dollar Era Patterns (1871-1873) series — the first year of the series. In 1871, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features Liberty seated facing left, holding an olive branch extended to the viewer, with a sheaf of wheat behind and the reverse displays an eagle perched on a bale of goods, with an olive branch and three arrows. 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. Struck in nickel. A notable auction result reached $30K in PR65 grade at Stack's. Designed by William Barber.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(16)
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1059
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1060
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1061
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1062
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1063
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1064
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1065
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1066
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1067
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1067a
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1068
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1069
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1070
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1071
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1072
1871 Proof Half Dime Pattern - J-1073
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