coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P1/2c \ Patterns
Collectible coins, particularly in the United States, encompass a broad range of types including coins minted for circulation, commemorative issues, and specialty items such as patterns. Patterns, specifically, are trial pieces struck to test new designs or methods of production before official minting. The term "P1 2c" likely refers to a specific pattern coin, typically indicating a denominational value of two cents. Collectors value these items for their rarity, historical significance, and the insights they provide into the coinage process of the era.
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1856 P1/2c Copper-Nickel J-177 | P1/2c | Patterns | 1856 | Philadelphia |