Collectible coins, particularly patterns, refer to experimental or prototype issues created to test new designs or compositions before official minting. The P5c is an example of a pattern coin from the United States, specifically from 1872. These coins are often produced in limited quantities and were not intended for circulation. Collectors highly prize pattern coins due to their rarity, historical significance, and the insights they provide into the evolution of coinage design in the United States.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1872 P5c Copper J-1189 BN | P5c | Patterns | 1872 | Philadelphia |