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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1881) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 25 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,000.00 and $12,000.00.
Pattern coins are experimental pieces that were produced by the United States Mint and served as prototypes of eventual coins. The popular reference United States Pattern Coins by J. Hewitt Judd lists some 2,000 types of pattern coins made since 1792, meaning those who collect pattern coins have plenty of objectives to keep them busy.



Unlike regular-issue coins, which are distributed into circulation through banks or sold by the US Mint directly to collectors and dealers, pattern coins were never necessarily intended to leave mint property. Often, pattern ...

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Patterns (1881) Value Range  
1881 P1c Nickel, J-1664 PR
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1881 P1c Nickel, J-1665 PR
$3,450
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$11,500
$3,450 - $11,500
1881 P1c Nickel, J-1665 PR CAM
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1881 P1c Nickel, J-1665 PR DCAM
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1881 P1c Copper, J-1666 PR BN
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1881 P1c Copper, J-1666 PR RB
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1881 P1c Copper, J-1666 PR RD
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1881 P1c Aluminum, J-1667 PR
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1881 P1c Aluminum, J-1667 PR CAM
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1881 P3c Nickel, J-1668 PR
$2,000
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$12,000
$2,000 - $12,000
1881 P3c Nickel, J-1668 PR CAM
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1881 P3c Copper, J-1669 PR BN
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1881 P3c Copper, J-1669 PR RB
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1881 P3c Copper, J-1669 PR RD
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1881 P3c Aluminum, J-1670 PR
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1881 P3c Aluminum, J-1670 PR CAM
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1881 P3c Aluminum, J-1670 PR DCAM
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1881 P5c Nickel, J-1671 PR
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1881 P5c Nickel, J-1671 PR CAM
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1881 P5c Copper, J-1672 PR BN
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1881 P5c Copper, J-1672 PR RB
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1881 P5c Copper, J-1672 PR RD
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1881 P5c Aluminum, J-1673 PR
$8,750
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$10,500
$8,750 - $10,500
1881 P5c Aluminum, J-1673 PR CAM
$11,500
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$12,000
$11,500 - $12,000
1881 P5c Nickel, J-1674a PR
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the Patterns (1881) series of Pattern Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 25 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,000.00 and $12,000.00.
Pattern coins are experimental pieces that were produced by the United States Mint and served as prototypes of eventual coins. The popular reference United States Pattern Coins by J. Hewitt Judd lists some 2,000 types of pattern coins made since 1792, meaning those who collect pattern coins have plenty of objectives to keep them busy.



Unlike regular-issue coins, which are distributed into circulation through banks or sold by the US Mint directly to collectors and dealers, pattern coins were never necessarily intended to leave mint property. Often, pattern ...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use