Philadelphia - Coins

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Collectible coins, particularly patterns, are specially minted coins that serve as prototypes or test designs for future currency. The 1879 Philadelphia Patterns refer to a series of trial coins produced in the United States that experimented with new designs and metal compositions. These coins are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and significance in numismatic history, as they often represent transitions in American coinage. The "P" mint mark indicates that these coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint, the primary mint in the U.S. during that period.