1878 Die Trial
Base
About This Coin
The 1878 Die Trial is a United States coin from the Die Trials, Hub Trials, and Splashers 1792-1982 series — 30th of 39 years in the series. The obverse features test impressions from coin dies, ranging from fully detailed to partial impressions and the reverse displays test impressions that may be blank, partial, or paired with unrelated dies (mules). Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Designed by Various Mint engravers.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1878 Half Eagle Hub Trial - J-A1878-4, Obverse
1878 Hub Trial - J-A1878-3, Reverse
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