Patterns

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These coins are patterns or trial pieces struck for test purposes.

Type:1631-1639 (Charles I) Pattern Halfgroat
Reference:S-2856a variant (different metal)
Pattern by Briot in copper. The B of BRIT on the obverse shows doubling. Ex Frederick Brooks 1956. Authenticated by the ANAAB.
                              
 
Type:1665 (Charles II) Farthing
Grade:XF/gVF
Reference:Peck 424
Pattern. 1665 is very weak,
                              
 
Type:1665 (Charles II) Pattern Farthings
Reverse Legend:QVATVOR MARIA VINDICO (I claim the four seas)
Reverse:Britannia seated
Exergue:BRITANNIA
Left to right: Peck 434, Peck 412, Peck 411 (in silver).
                              
 
Type:1860 Penny
Grade:PCGS PR64
Reference:Peck 2133
Pattern by Moore.
                              
 
Type:Haiti. 1877 IB CT 20 Centimes
Grade:NGC Proof-64
Reference:KM-Pn75
Essai. Copper.
                              
 
Type:1926 3 Reichsmark
Obverse:Head of Germania
Reverse:Eagle
Pattern by Goetz.
                              
 
Type:1991-Mo 1000 Pesos
Grade:NGC MS63
Reference:KM-Pn180
Pattern. Bronze. Mexico city mint. Pattern for a new high denomination coin, but rather than striking it, the design was rejected as Mexico reevalued the Peso making 1 New Peso equal to 1000 Old Pesos.
                              
 


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