| As a general definition, pattern coins are prototypes for possible design changes. For the most part, these coins were never approved for circulation, and some "patterns" were struck solely to be sold to collectors. Most are very rare, and some are unique. Patterns are great fun to collect, especially if you like unusual or offbeat coin designs. They also represent a huge part of our great country's history, from the first US Seated Liberty design (the Gobrecht Dollar) to the patterns of 1861, testing mottoes such as GOD AND OUR COUNTRY, to the 1974 aluminum Lincoln Cent, considered a pattern by many. If you have any questions regarding patterns, email or call, and within 24 hours, I will provide you with the information you seek. I no longer carry an inventory of patterns, as I am focusing on my large Flying Eagle research. Nevertheless, I am still readily available to assist you in any way I can with regard to United States patterns. Rick |
| I have tested 25 more 1854 and 1855 pattern Flying Eagle Cents and have exciting updates on the rarity of some of the 1855 large Flyers. Click here for more. |
| Rick Kay PCGS Authorized Dealer NGC Authorized Dealer Life Member ANA (LM 5443) Member #1085 American Numismatic Society Member Florida United Numismatists 132 N. EL CAMINO REAL #281 ENCINITAS, CA 92024 rkkay@rick-kay-rare-coins.com 310-804-9346 |
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| Pattern coins are the story of what might have been. |
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