Patterns are experimental coins struck to test design concepts or manufacturing techniques before the final production of a coinage series. In the United States, patterns were often created in limited quantities and can serve as important examples of numismatic innovation. The 1882 patterns, for instance, were developed as part of the transition to new design ideas during the late 19th century. These specimens are highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and unique designs.
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1882 PT$1 Copper J-1703b | PT$1 | Patterns | 1882 | Philadelphia |