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U.S. Patterns

Pattern coins are a fascinating part of numismatics as they were struck to test the various designs, motifs, and innovations proposed over the years for our coinage.

All patterns are scarce with most being very rare. Pattern collecting is definitely an extremely advanced segment of American Numismatics.

• Found 10 items
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  1850. Cent. PCGS. PR-65+. J-124g.

  $7,995.00

  Low R-7. The obverse displays CENT at the top, the date at the bottom, and one star on each side of the center. The center is setup to be a ring planchet but remains unperforated. The reverse is blank except for dentils around the border. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. A light dusting of gold rests upon brilliant surfaces that are nearly mark-free. The single finest graded of this variety at PCGS.

  Item #239022 (1 / 10)
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  1863. Quarter. NGC. PR-66. J-335.

  $9,750.00

  High R-7. The obverse die is from the Seated Liberty design used for regular-issue coinage in 1863. The reverse features the standard perched eagle motif with the addition of a scroll with the motto IN GOD WE TRUST inscribed. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.

  Item #247919 (2 / 10)
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  1863. Two Cent. PCGS. PR-65. RB. J-312.

  $5,995.00

  R-4. Similar to the regular issue that came out the following year except that CENTS is curved on the reverse and the obverse motto reads GOD OUR TRUST. Struck in bronze with a plain edge. Old green label holder. Ex: Floyd Starr sale.

  Item #244808 (3 / 10)
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  1864. Half Dollar. PCGS. PR-66. BN. J-392.

  $5,250.00

  Low R-7. Struck from the regular obverse die, and paired with the regular reverse die of 1866 with the motto above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

  Item #247801 (4 / 10)
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  1868. Three Cent. NGC. PR-65. RB. J-616.

  $4,375.00

  High R-6. Similar to the regular Three Cent-Nickel design except the obverse rim is much broader and the Roman Numerals on the reverse are smooth, not ribbed. Struck in copper with a plain edge.

  Item #251391 (5 / 10)
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  1869. Half Dollar. NGC. PR-66. CAM. J-755.

  $6,250.00

  'Standard' Half Dollar struck in silver with a plain edge. High R-6. Bust of Liberty on the obverse with LIBERTY inscribed on her headband and a single star in front. The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and IN GOD WE TRUST is on a scroll below. 50 CENTS is within a wreath on the reverse with the date below and STANDARD SILVER above.

  Item #248861 (6 / 10)
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  1877. Dime. PCGS. PR-64. BN. J-1498.

  $7,500.00

  R-7. This beautiful William Barber designed obverse resembles the famous Sailor Head design. Thirteen tiny stars circle the perimeter with the date under the bust. The reverse is the regular issue Seated Liberty Dime. A coin without a country as UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is absent. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.

  Item #246170 (7 / 10)
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  1880. Dollar. PCGS. PR-66. CAM. J-1647.

  $29,995.00

  Goloid Metric Dollar. High R-7. Barber's $50 Half Union Liberty Head is used on the obverse with E PLURIBUS UNUM above and the date below. 7 stars are on the left and 6 to the right. The intricate reverse has a circle of dots in an open wreath enclosing 895.8/4.2-G./100-C./25 GRAMS. DEO EST GLORIA connects the open ends of the wreath and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around with ONE DOLLAR below. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. The quality is amazing with nearly perfect surfaces and wonderful black on white cameo contrast.

  Item #251304 (8 / 10)
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  1885. Dime. PCGS. PR-67. CAM. J-1744.

  $17,995.00

  R-8. Regular issue Seated Liberty Dime design struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Just 2 known with this being the finer example by a wide margin. Nearly flawless with frosted design features.

  Item #251306 (9 / 10)
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  1885. Five Dollar. PCGS. PR-65. CAM. J-1754.

  $14,975.00

  R-8. Regular issue design for the With Motto Liberty Half Eagle. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Bright reflective surfaces with heavy frost on the design. Small reverse planchet lamination, as made. One of just 2 known. This piece came out of the famous King Farouk collection.

  Item #251347 (10 / 10)
• 10 items found