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Patterns are experimental coin designs created by mints to test designs, compositions, or production techniques before finalizing a coin for circulation. In the United States, these pieces are often struck in small quantities and tend to feature unique or unapproved designs. Collectors highly value patterns for their historical significance and rarity, making them important items in numismatic collections. The U.S. Mint has produced various patterns throughout its history, with notable examples often fetching high prices at auctions.


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Item Denomination Series Year Mint
"1759" (1999) P$1 Martha Washington, Manganese-brass Coated Copper-nickel Clad J-2185 P$1 Patterns 1759 Philadelphia
"1759" (1999) P$1 Martha Washington, Manganese-brass Coated Copper-nickel Clad J-2185 CAM P$1 Patterns 1759 Philadelphia
(1979) P$1 Copper-nickel clad J-2175 P$1 Patterns 1979 Philadelphia
1776-1976 P$1 Bicentennial, No S, Type 1 Rev J-2163 P$1 Patterns 1776 Philadelphia
1794 P$1 Copper J-18 BN P$1 Patterns 1794 Philadelphia
1851 P$1 Restrike, Copper J-132 BN P$1 Patterns 1851 Philadelphia
1852 P$1 Copper, Restrike J-134 BN P$1 Patterns 1852 Philadelphia
1853 P$1 Copper, Restrike J-154 BN P$1 Patterns 1853 Philadelphia
1863 P$1 Silver J-345 P$1 Patterns 1863 Philadelphia
1864 P$1 Silver J-396 P$1 Patterns 1864 Philadelphia
1865 P$1 Silver J-434 P$1 Patterns 1865 Philadelphia
1866 P$1 Transitional, No Motto J-540 P$1 Patterns 1866 Philadelphia
1867 P$1 Copper J-592 BN P$1 Patterns 1867 Philadelphia
1868 P$1 Aluminum J-652 P$1 Patterns 1868 Philadelphia
1869 P$1 Copper J-763 BN P$1 Patterns 1869 Philadelphia
1870 P$1 Aluminum J-1000 P$1 Patterns 1870 Philadelphia
1870 P$1 Nickel J-1022 P$1 Patterns 1870 Philadelphia
1871 P$1 Silver J-1121 P$1 Patterns 1871 Philadelphia
1872 P$1 Amazonian, Silver J-1205 P$1 Patterns 1872 Philadelphia
1873 P$1 Copper J-1274 BN P$1 Patterns 1873 Philadelphia
1875 P$1 Silver J-1420 P$1 Patterns 1875 Philadelphia
1876 P$1 Sailor Head, Silver J-1457 P$1 Patterns 1876 Philadelphia
1877 P$1 Copper J-1542 BN P$1 Patterns 1877 Philadelphia
1878 P$1 Silver J-1550 P$1 Patterns 1878 Philadelphia
1879 P$1 Washlady, Silver J-1603 P$1 Patterns 1879 Philadelphia
1880 P$1 Goloid J-1645 P$1 Patterns 1880 Philadelphia
1882 P$1 Shield Earring, Silver J-1702 P$1 Patterns 1882 Philadelphia
1884 P$1 Copper J-1731 BN P$1 Patterns 1884 Philadelphia
1885 P$1 Lettered Edge, Silver J-1747 P$1 Patterns 1885 Philadelphia
1977 P$1 Copper-nickel clad J-2171 P$1 Patterns 1977 Philadelphia
2000-W P$1 Sacagawea, Gold J-2190 DCAM P$1 Patterns 2000 West Point