Patterns are special trial pieces or experimental coins struck to test new designs or concepts. In the context of the United States, particularly with the 1869 Patterns, these coins were produced in limited quantities and often feature variations in design, metal composition, or size. Collectors highly prize these unique items due to their historical significance and rarity, as they were not intended for circulation. The 1869 Patterns are part of a broader series that showcases attempts to innovate within American coinage during that period.
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1869 P2c Copper J-672 BN | P2c | Patterns | 1869 | Philadelphia |