Patterns - Coins

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Collectible coins refer to various types of coins produced for collectors rather than for general circulation, spanning categories including historical, commemorative, and precious metal coins. In the United States, collectible coins often focus on themes or events significant to American history, with notable examples including the State Quarters and Presidential Dollars series. The "P" mint mark indicates coins minted at the Philadelphia Mint, particularly relevant for specific issues like the 50 State Quarters and other limited edition releases. Patterns are experimental or prototype coins created to test designs, compositions, or manufacturing techniques, often highly prized by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1864 P$3 Copper J-400 BN P$3 Patterns 1864 Philadelphia
1865 P$3 Copper J-441 BN P$3 Patterns 1865 Philadelphia
1866 P$3 Nickel J-543 P$3 Patterns 1866 Philadelphia
1867 P$3 Copper J-596 BN P$3 Patterns 1867 Philadelphia
1868 P$3 Aluminum J-655 P$3 Patterns 1868 Philadelphia
1869 P$3 Copper J-772 BN P$3 Patterns 1869 Philadelphia
1870 P$3 Copper J-1029 BN P$3 Patterns 1870 Philadelphia
1871 P$3 Copper J-1167 BN P$3 Patterns 1871 Philadelphia
1872 P$3 Amazonian, Gold J-1235 CAM P$3 Patterns 1872 Philadelphia
1873 P$3 Copper J-1335 BN P$3 Patterns 1873 Philadelphia
1874 P$3 Copper J-1369 BN P$3 Patterns 1874 Philadelphia
1875 P$3 Copper J-1436 BN P$3 Patterns 1875 Philadelphia
1876 P$3 Copper J-1482 BN P$3 Patterns 1876 Philadelphia
1884 P$3 Copper J-1735 BN P$3 Patterns 1884 Philadelphia
1885 P$3 Aluminum J-1753 P$3 Patterns 1885 Philadelphia
1889 P$3 Die Trial, Copper J-1756a BN P$3 Patterns 1889 Philadelphia