Patterns are experimental coin designs created to test new features or justify changes to the currency system before wider production. In the context of the United States, one notable example is the 1853 pattern coins, which were produced by the Philadelphia Mint to assess public response to proposed changes in denomination sizes and metals used. These coins are highly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and limited mintage.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1853 P$1 Copper, Restrike J-154 BN | P$1 | Patterns | 1853 | Philadelphia |