1882 Half Dollar Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1882 Half Dollar Patterns is a United States half dollar from the Design Reform Patterns (1880-1942) series — an early issue, 3rd of 24 years in the series. In 1882, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs exploring artistic improvements to U.S. coinage and the reverse displays various experimental designs. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Struck in other. A notable auction result reached $34K in PR65BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan, and others.
