coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ \ Patterns \ 1759
Patterns are experimental coins created to test new designs or compositions before final approval for regular minting. In the context of United States coinage, they often feature unique designs or variations from standard issues, and are usually produced in limited quantities. The year 1759 predates the establishment of the United States Mint, but it marks the broader historical context of coinage as a medium of currency and art, with various colonial and early American coins in circulation during that period. Collectors value these patterns for their rarity and historical significance.