coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $5 (Five Dollars) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1838 \ Philadelphia
Collectible coins encompass a variety of types, including patterns and trial coins. The United States has a significant history of producing trial coins, known as patterns, which are created to test new designs or coinage techniques. One notable example is the 1838 five-dollar pattern coin, struck in Philadelphia, which was part of a series intended to finalize the design of gold coins. These collectible items are sought after for their historical significance, rarity, and unique designs.
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United States of America 1838 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins $5 | $5 (Five Dollars) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1838 | Philadelphia |