Collectible coins often include unique specimens that hold historical and monetary significance. One notable example is the 1874 One Dollar pattern coin produced in Philadelphia. Patterns are experimental coins created to test new designs or compositions; they were not intended for general circulation. The 1874 One Dollar pattern exemplifies the innovation of the U.S. Mint during that era and attracts numismatic interest due to its rarity and aesthetic appeal.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1874 PG$1 Copper J-1365 BN $1 (One Dollar) Patterns 1874 Philadelphia
1874 PT$1 Copper J-1363 BN $1 (One Dollar) Patterns 1874 Philadelphia