Collectible coins, often referred to as numismatic coins, comprise various types, including patterns, which are experimental designs struck to test potential coinage. The P50c, or 50-cent pattern coin, from 1869 is an example of such a prototype created in the United States. These coins are distinguished by their unique designs, often differing from regular issue coins and serving as important artifacts for collectors and historians alike. The P50c patterns hold significant value due to their rarity and historical context within American numismatics.
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1869 P50c Copper J-756 RD | P50c | Patterns | 1869 | Philadelphia |
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1869 P50c Silver J-742 | P50c | Patterns | 1869 | Philadelphia |