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.
R-6. A scarce and desirable pattern as it was designed nearly three decades before the Two Cent denomination was finally issued by the Mint. The obverse features a small eagle on a cloud, reminiscent of the Draped Bust silver dollar reverse design. The reverse has TWO CENTS in the center surrounded by a laurel wreath. Struck in copper with a plain edge.
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.
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.
'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.
Cameo. High R-7. A bust of Liberty faces right wearing a LIBERTY-inscribed diadem, her hair is tightly bound with a ribbon. IN GOD WE TRUST is placed within a scroll below, while UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the portrait. The reverse has a wreath of corn and cotton with 50 / CENTS / 1870 inside and STANDARD centered above. Struck in copper with a plain edge.
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.
High R-6. The regular issue reverse is paired with Longacre's Indian Princess obverse. Struck in copper with a reeded edge.
High R-7. The obverse is Longacre's beautiful Indian Princess design with a starless field and the date below. The reverse has 25 CENTS within a wreath and STANDARD above. Struck in silver with a reeded edge.
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.
Low R-6. The obverse closely resembles the regular issue except the legend 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' replaces the stars. On the reverse, stars can be found on the sides of a similar wreath. The inscription '33N./67 C.', referring to the percentages of nickel and copper, replaces the central roman 'V'. This example with faint splashes of gold displays nice mirrored field and frosted device contrast.