Collectible coins are often categorized based on their historical significance, rarity, and condition. In the United States, one notable example is the 1913 Liberty Head nickel, which is part of a select group of coins known as patterns. Patterns are experimental coins created to test designs and are typically struck in small quantities. The 1913 Liberty Head nickel is especially famous due to its mysterious origin and is considered one of the most valuable coins in American numismatics, with only five known specimens.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1913 P5c Nickel J-1951 | P5c | Patterns | 1913 | Philadelphia |