coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P$10 \ Patterns \ 1870 \ Philadelphia
Patterns are experimental coins produced by the United States Mint to test new designs or technologies before officially adopting them for general circulation. The 1870 Philadelphia Mint patterns were part of a series intended to showcase different designs and compositions, and they are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance. The "P 10" designation typically refers to a specific pattern coin featuring the denomination and other attributes that distinguish it from regular issue coins. Collectors value these patterns for their unique characteristics and the insight they provide into the Mint's design process during that period.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1870 P$10 Copper J-1035 BN | P$10 | Patterns | 1870 | Philadelphia |