coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50¢ (Fifty Cents) \ Patterns & Trial Coins \ 1874
Collectible coins are numismatic items that have value beyond their face value due to their rarity, demand, historical significance, or unique characteristics. In the United States, fifty-cent coins, or half dollars, have been produced in various designs since their inception. Pattern coins are experimental pieces struck to test new designs or compositions before full production, while trial coins are created to evaluate minting processes. The year 1874 marked the creation of several notable coins, including patterns for fifty-cent pieces, which were struck in limited quantities and are highly sought after by collectors for their historical context and artistic merit.
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United States of America 1874 Philadelphia Patterns & Trial Coins 50¢ | 50¢ (Fifty Cents) | Patterns & Trial Coins | 1874 | Philadelphia |