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1878 Half Eagle Patterns

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About This Coin

The 1878 Half Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Half Eagle from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series — a late issue, 5th of 6 years in the series. In 1878, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs including the famous Stella ($4 gold piece) featuring Liberty with flowing hair or coiled hair and the reverse displays a five-pointed star containing the denomination FOUR DOL.. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. A notable auction result reached $576K in PR65+CA grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).

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Year

1878

Denomination

Gold Half Eagle

Series

Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879)

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Strike Types & Varieties(19)

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1568

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1568, Gilt

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1568a

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1569

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1569, Gilt

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1570

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1571

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1572

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1573

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1573a

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1574

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1574, Gilt

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1574a

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1575

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1576

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1576, Gilt

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1577

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1578

1878 Proof Half Eagle Pattern - J-1578, Gilt

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1874 Dime Patterns

1874 Dollar Patterns

1874 Double Eagle Patterns

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