This year is known as the year of the trade dollar. 17 different patterns comprised of 9 obverse and 6 reverse dies were struck. The 6 most common designs were sold by the mint in sets for $30. To view these, click here. On this page, we include 3 varieties which were not part of the sets J1287/P1429 The next one uses an obverse similar to the double eagle J1288/P1430 J1300/P1442 William Barber also produced one of the most beautiful half eagle patterns combining a new obverse with the Amazonian reverse of the prior year J1337/P1481 Complete off-metal sets from the cent to the double eagle were struck in copper and aluminum for sale to collectors. Photos used courtesy of Superior, PCGS and one is a scan from the Pollock book. Go to Previous Page Or Next Page