What is a pattern crown coin?

Answer:

A "Pattern" coin is one that struck as a trial and submitted for approval by the issuing body. Most pattern coins are struck in quantities of less than 10, and are usually very valuable as a collector coin, if they ever make it outside the Mint.

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