coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P$2 \ Patterns
Collectible coins can be categorized into several types, including circulation coins, commemorative coins, and patterns. Circulation coins are those intended for general use in everyday transactions, while commemorative coins are issued to honor specific events, individuals, or anniversaries. Patterns, on the other hand, are experimental designs created by mints, often produced in limited quantities to test new concepts. In the context of the United States, patterns can be particularly significant to collectors, as they represent unique facets of American numismatic history and showcase the evolution of coin design.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1861 P$2 Silver J-281 | P$2 | Patterns | 1861 | Philadelphia |