coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P$5 \ Patterns \ 1878 \ Philadelphia
Collectible coins encompass a wide variety of categories, including patterns, which are experimental designs produced before a coin's official release. The 1878 Philadelphia Mint patterns are particularly notable, as they represent early examples of what could have been struck as standard currency. The "P" mint mark indicates that these coins were produced in Philadelphia, a historic center of minting in the United States. Collectors often seek out these patterns for their rarity and significance in U.S. coinage history, making them valuable additions to any collection.
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1878 P$5 Copper J-1568 BN | P$5 | Patterns | 1878 | Philadelphia |