Patterns & Die Trials - Coins

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Collectible coins encompass a wide range of numismatic items, including those issued by the United States. In the U.S., patterns are specially struck coins created to test new designs or denominations before official minting. Die trials, on the other hand, are experimental strikes made to examine the quality and functionality of new dies. Both patterns and die trials are typically produced in small quantities and are highly sought after by collectors, often commanding significant premiums due to their rarity and historical significance.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1849 DT $2 1/2 Dubosq & Co. Copper Die Trial BN DT $2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 1849 San Francisco
1849 DT$2 1/2 Mormon Copper Uniface Restrike RB DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 1849 Salt Lake City, Utah
1851 DT$2 1/2 State of California Die Trial BN DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 1851 California
1860 DT$2 1/2 Clark Gruber Copper Die Trial DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 1860 Denver, Colorado
1861 DT$2 1/2 Clark Gruber, Copper K-9 BN DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 1861 Denver, Colorado
ND DT$2 1/2 Mormon Copper Uniface Restrike RB DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 0 Salt Lake City, Utah
ND DT$2 1/2 Parsons & Co. Brass Die Trial DT$2 1/2 Patterns & Die Trials 0 Tarryall Mines, Colorado