Pattern coins are experimental designs created to test new concepts for circulation coins before official production. The 1872 P25c, a pattern quarter issued in the United States, exemplifies this category. It features innovative motifs and may have variations in composition, size, or design compared to standard circulating coinage. Due to their limited issuance and unique characteristics, pattern coins like the 1872 P25c are highly sought after by collectors and can command significant premiums in the numismatic market.
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1872 P25c Amazonian, Silver J-1195 | P25c | Patterns | 1872 | Philadelphia |