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.
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.
A transitional pattern with the standard Indian Head Cent obverse combined with the shield reverse design that was adopted in 1860. Struck in copper-nickel with a plain edge.
R-5. The obverse is the regular issue Seated Liberty die while the reverse is the regular perched eagle design with the motto GOD OUR TRUST on a scroll above the eagle's head. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
CAC. Similar to the regular issue dies, except the motto GOD OUR TRUST is set directly into the field without a scroll above the eagle. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
R-5. Struck in nickel with a plain edge. The obverse is similar to the Three-Cent Nickel design. The reverse portrays a large roman numeral 'V' inside a wreath.
CAC. High R-7. Struck in aluminum with a plain edge. The obverse design resembles the Three-Cent Nickel but on a regular size nickel planchet. The reverse has 5 CENTS within a wreath and a tiny IN GOD WE TRUST above. Very scarce with just 2 graded at PCGS and none at NGC.
R-5. Standard Silver Design. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
R-5. Standard Silver Design. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
High R-6. Standard Silver design struck in silver with a plain edge. Liberty wears a diadem inscribed LIBERTY with her hair tied in a bun. The reverse has 50 CENTS within a wreath with the date below and UNITED STATES above.
R-5. Standard Silver design with Liberty facing right on the obverse wearing a diadem inscribed LIBERTY. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above with IN GOD WE TRUST in a scroll below. The reverse has 25 CENTS inside a wreath with STANDARD SILVER above and the date below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge. This piece is brilliant with nice deeply mirrored fields and frost on the design features. Ex: Benson Collection.
CAC. "Standard Silver Quarter". High R-7. Struck in Aluminum with a reeded edge. Obverse has a bust of Liberty with LIBERTY across her headband. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA at the top and IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. The reverse has 25 CENTS in a wreath with STANDARD SILVER above and the date below. A very high quality coin with nice cameo contrast. Only a very few known!
"Standard Silver Quarter". High R-7. Liberty wears a diadem with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA above and a scroll below. The reverse has 25 CENTS within a wreath and STANDARD SILVER above and the date below. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. This is a beautiful bright coin with deep mirrored fields that contrast with frosty design elements. Approximately 6 known with this being the finest graded at PCGS or NGC.
R-4. Similar to the regular issue Three Cent-Nickel with a larger date and smooth pillars in the Roman Numeral III. The Pollock book divides Judd-676 into two varieties with this being the rarer Pollock-755, an R-7.
R-4. Similar to the regular issue Three Cent-Nickel but struck on a larger planchet with smooth pillars in the Roman Numeral III. Struck in nickel with a plain edge.
"Standard Silver". Low R-6. Struck in silver. The obverse features the head of Liberty with a diadem in her hair and no stars on the tiara. A scroll with IN GOD WE TRUST curves beneath the bust. On the reverse, the date lies below 10 Cents in the center of the wreath and STANDARD is at the top center. This example blends rich fuchsia and deep blue across fully mirrored fields and sharp devices. Eye appeal is excellent.
High R-6. Head of Liberty wearing a diadem on the obverse. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds with IN GOD WE TRUST on a scroll below. 10 CENTS inside a wreath on the reverse. STANDARD SILVER above and date below. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
High R-7. Bust of Liberty faces right wearing a headband inscribed LIBERTY. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is above and IN GOD WE TRUST is below on a scroll. Reverse has 50 CENTS inside a wreath with STANDARD SILVER above and the date below. Struck in silver with a plain edge. Outstanding quality with a beautiful blue and gold patina dancing off highly reflective surfaces.
High R-6. William Barber's Seated Liberty design depicts Liberty facing left and surrounded by 13 stars. The reverse is the regular Seated Liberty Half Dollar die. Struck in copper with a plain edge.
CAC. Low R-7. "Standard Quarter" struck in copper with a reeded edge. Beautiful reflective surfaces with iridescent orange-red luster that blends with a touch of soft brown. Ex: Denali Collection.
CAC. High R-7. Ex: Denali Collection. The obverse is William Barbers beautiful Seated Liberty design surrounded by 13 stars. The reverse is the regular Seated Liberty With Motto quarter. Struck in aluminum with a reeded edge. Beautifully preserved with radiant luster and nice contrast. Problem-free with no oxidation.