coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ P3cN \ Patterns \ 1868 \ Philadelphia
Collectible coins, such as patterns, are specially produced coins that are often created to test new designs or compositions before they are officially minted for circulation. The United States pattern coins were primarily struck at the Philadelphia Mint, with notable examples dating back to 1868. These coins serve as important historical artifacts and are highly sought after by numismatists due to their rarity and the unique insights they provide into the minting process and design evolution of U.S. currency. Pattern coins are distinguished from regular issue coins by their limited production and artistic variations.
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1868 P3cN Nickel J-618 | P3cN | Patterns | 1868 | Philadelphia |