This year is represented by 2 transitional patterns that were struck in copper. The half dime J14/P18 has the denomination "Half Disme" on the reverse and has no stars around the periphery of the obverse. The silver dollar J18/P27 shown below is the first dollar struck at the U.S. mint. It also lacks stars around the obverse. In addition to these - die trials - pieces struck to test the regular production dies, were also made. These include the half dime, J15/P19 half dollar J17/P25, several of whose planchets were cut down and used as half cent planchets in a bid to save resources and dollar J19/P28. Photos used are courtesy of the National Numismatic Collection of the Smithsonian Institution, Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria, Ira and Larry Goldberg's Coins and Collectibles and Stacks. Go to Previous Page Or Next Page