Collectible coins include a variety of types, such as trial coins, which are experimental pieces struck to test designs, materials, or minting processes. The 1862 trial coins were produced in Philadelphia during the Civil War era as part of an effort to explore new coin designs and denominations amidst a coin shortage. These collectible coins often feature unique patterns and characteristics that differentiate them from standard circulation coins, making them highly sought after by numismatists and collectors.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1862-P (Philadelphia) Patterns & Trial Coins Other / Varied Patterns & Trial Coins 1862 Philadelphia
1862-P (Philadelphia) Patterns & Trial Coins Other / Varied Patterns & Trial Coins 1862 Philadelphia