coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P$10 \ Patterns \ 1871 \ Philadelphia
Patterns are experimental coins struck to test designs, compositions, or production methods prior to mass minting. The 1871 Philadelphia Pattern coins are notable examples from the United States, representing attempts to innovate within American coinage during that period. These patterns, often created in small quantities and made with unique designs, can be highly collectible and valuable due to their rarity and historical significance.
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1871 P$10 Copper J-1173 BN | P$10 | Patterns | 1871 | Philadelphia |