Collectible coins often include rare issues, patterns, and commemorative pieces. In the context of the United States, the 1873 series features notable patterns, which are experimental coins struck to test designs before mass production. These patterns are typically produced in limited quantities and can command significant premiums among collectors. The "P" mintmark indicates coins minted in Philadelphia, one of the primary U.S. minting locations. Patterns from 1873 represent a unique intersection of artistry and numismatic history within American coinage.
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1873 P$3 Copper J-1335 BN | P$3 | Patterns | 1873 | Philadelphia |