Collectible coins encompass a variety of types, including historical issues, commemoratives, and patterns. In the context of the United States, the term "P 5" refers to certain patterns minted in 1797, specifically the design for an early five-dollar gold piece that was never officially issued. Patterns are experimental coins struck by the U.S. Mint to test designs, compositions, or denominations before final production decisions. The 1797 P 5 represents an important example of early American numismatic history.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1797 P$5 Copper J-24 BN | P$5 | Patterns | 1797 | Philadelphia |