Collection: Patterns (1866 - 1869)

U.S. pattern coins from 1866 to 1869 were produced during a transformative period in American coinage, as the U.S. Mint experimented with new designs, denominations, metals and compositions following the Civil War. Many were struck in extremely limited quantities and today rank among the most fascinating and collectible rarities ... Read More

U.S. pattern coins from 1866 to 1869 were produced during a transformative period in American coinage, as the U.S. Mint experimented with new designs, denominations, metals and compositions following the Civil War. Many were struck in extremely limited quantities and today rank among the most fascinating and collectible rarities in United States numismatics.

Shop U.S. pattern coins for sale at Paradime Coins, including certified PCGS and NGC patterns attributed by Judd number. This period encompasses experimental issues across multiple denominations, with patterns struck in gold, silver, copper, aluminum and other compositions. Designs range from modifications of familiar circulating coinage to proposals that were never adopted for regular production.

Collectors value 1866–1869 pattern coins for their rarity, unusual designs, limited mintages and importance in documenting the development of American coinage. Many individual Judd varieties survive in remarkably small numbers, making exceptional examples especially desirable to advanced collectors of rare U.S. coins and pattern coinage.

Explore Paradime Coins' selection of rare U.S. pattern coins, including Proof examples, scarce Judd varieties and important certified numismatic rarities selected for quality, rarity, originality, eye appeal and collectability.