coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $1 (One Dollar) \ Die and Hub Trials and Splashers \ 1916
Die and hub trials, also known as splashers, are experimental strikes used in the minting process to test designs and die alignments before producing actual coins. In 1916, the U.S. Mint produced various trial pieces to experiment with designs for the One Dollar coin, particularly related to the introduction of new imagery and techniques. These trials are often highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance, making them valuable additions to numismatic collections within the broader context of United States coinage.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1916 DT$1 McKinley J-A1916-1 | $1 (One Dollar) | Die and Hub Trials and Splashers | 1916 | Philadelphia |