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Dec 16, 2014 for absolute rarity, historic significance, and sheer romantic appeal, the 1861 confederate half dollar is unsurpassed in the annals of american coinage. Confederate minted 1861o seated half dollar, speared olive. Howard discovered the thefts, then hired a safecracker to get homers safe combination. What is known is either 12 or 16 pieces were struck in early 1861. The coins also certified by ngc as being a confederate states issue coin, meaning that the coin was struck by the new orleans mint after louisianas secession from the united states and joining the confederacy. The 1861 o half dollar is one of the most interesting issue of american numismatics. Dec 29, 2008 all 1861 half dollars are rare and an 1861 o half dollar is much more rare. Mint state survivors are somewhat scarce, but they are common in comparison to other new orleans half dollars, save for the extremely common 1861o. A history of the south circa 1861, the 3 minting authorities, and a timeline. Its just a guide, all price guides are just that, and none reflect the actual value of a particular coin date, mint and grade.

While mintage of the 1861 liberty seated dollar occurred at only the philadelphia mint, the series was struck at most of the mints in operation during the period. Id grade this in agg so dont know if enough sufficient detail for a diagnostic has worn away but id appreciate any feedback. The seated liberty obverse of the coins were flattened some because of the onesided strike. A register of liberty seated half dollar varieties, volume i, san francisco branch mint. His book the genesis of the civil war the story of sumter 18601861, ny, 1887. Jan 26, 2012 1945 walking liberty half dollar with a confederate flag on it. By all accounts, this is a lovett design hence the 17 buds on the cotton strand of the original 1861 confederate half dollar. Some 1861o halfdollars were struck after the seizure. They had on about four dollars worth of clothes between them, and rode. The liberty seated dollar, struck from 1840 through 1873, was made at the philadelphia, carson city, new orleans, and san francisco mints.

These confederate minted 1861 o seated liberty half dollars are in unheard high demand. Now the 1861o 12 dollar was minted by the federal government first, then the state of louisiana and finally the csa. Jul 11, 2007 now the 1861 o 12 dollar was minted by the federal government first, then the state of louisiana and finally the csa. Michael kittle rare coins 1861o seated half louisiana. Seated halves we have a nice 1842 small date in ngc ms63, and a fabulous 1859 in pcgs pr64 and an equally fabulous 1869 in pcgs pr65, both of which have wonderful color on both sides. Frederic remingtons cracker cowboys of florida rootsweb. The daughter of a rare coin dealer who is accused of killing her former lover who has. Few coins offer the historical story of the 1861 o half dollar. The second coin is an 1861o seated liberty half dollar which as been certified by ngc as shipwreck effect a with unc details. Frederic remington 18611909 was an american painter, illustrator, sculptor, and.

Seated half dollar value 183991 civil war token coin values. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the. I found this 1861 half dollar in my dads collection. Originally the tennessee, the union ship was captured by the confederates and later sold to private interests after the war. Usa new orleans mint, half dollar seated liberty, 1861 o. The 1858o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. The 1861o half dollar is perhaps one of the most interesting issues in all of u.

Some cracking hinges, corners bumped and lightly rubbed, spine and cover soiled, some toned edges. The 1861 o half dollar is perhaps one of the most interesting issues in all of u. Spink shreves galleries sale 4 page 2 stamp auction network. Silver us half dollar coins, silver proof kennedy half dollars 1964now, proof ngc franklin half dollars, silver barber half dollars 18921915, silver half dollar coins, 1861 year silver seated liberty us half dollars 18391891, silver ngc certified kennedy us half dollars 1964now, silver 1955 franklin half dollars 19481963, 1897 o. Heres a little more about the article on 1861o halves.

I would have it apraised at a couple of coin collectors but dont sell it until you have checked at least two coin collectors and completed bids on ebay so you have a good idea. Due to silver prices rising, the coinage for the confederacy failed, due to lack of silver for planchets, so they. I would like to know if this 1861o half dollar can be attributed to federal, louisiana or confederate production. Mint state survivors are somewhat scarce, but they are common in comparison to other new orleans half dollars, save for the extremely common 1861 o. Two original confederate half dollars will make history when they. All 1861 half dollars are rare and an 1861o half dollar is much more rare. Order 1861o liberty seated half dollar ssrepublic shipwreck ngc at apmex or call 800 3759006. Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o half dollar csa cent.

He ground down the reverse of each half dollar then struck it with the confederate obverse. Where can i get info on 1861o half dollar varieties. There were something like 4 pieces made of the real deal at the new orleans mint during the war. The progenerate of all 1861 confederate half dollars with 28mm confederate design. I would like to know if this 1861 o half dollar can be attributed to federal, louisiana or confederate production. Perry mason the case of the wooden nickels 1964 coins on. Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o. A lovely specimen of one of americas favorite coins, j. Jun 18, 2011 heres a little more about the article on 1861 o halves. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The ss republic was lost in a hurricane of the coast of georgia in october 1865 while on its way to new orleans. The result was the scott confederate half dollar restrike.

Glossary of coin terms find common terms and definitions related to collecting coins. While these coins are valued for their intrinsic gold content, they are also highly prized as numismatic collectibles and are worth considerably more than their gold value alone. Confederate states of america half dollar collectors weekly. We offer competitive silver prices on liberty seated half dollars 1839. The 1858 o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. Jan 29, 2015 i mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. We will discuss randy wileys extensive research study of 1861o half dollars. One of the most remarkable things about a truly remarkable coin, the 1861 confederate half dollar, is that not a single example sold at auction.

A quick factorfiction list about 1861o half dollars. For absolute rarity, historic significance, and shear romantic appeal, the 1861 confederate half dollar is unsurpassed in the annals of american coinage. Dec 11, 20 1861 confederate states of america cent. David proskey assisted in the difficult task of rounding up 500 examples from the original issue and. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the civil war. Collector discovers 1861o half dollar in roll coin world. The 1861o half dollar is one of the most interesting issue of american numismatics. As one would expect, worn examples are very common. Weight 189 grains, composition 93% silver, 6% copper, 1% trace elements. They commenced striking their own half dollars with their own obverse and used the obverse of the then current u. Struck at the new orleans mint at the outset of the civil war, this date was actually issued by 3 different governments throughout the course of the year. The new reverse showed the confederate shield under a liberty cap with the words confederate states of america around and half dol.

The heart of our online store is always this page of silver and copper coins. Keep in mind, the union used the 30mm half dollar design this is confederate and therefore different contrary to popular opinion of. Scott bought 500 1861 united states half dollars from a new york bank that were supposedly struck at the new orleans mint. I mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. The seated half dollar values listed in this chart is based on an average of what theyve sold for and not what your coin might sell for.

Early us and foreign coins and 1861 confederate half dollar. Shipwreck treasure cob coins from spanish shipwrecks. Few coins offer the historical story of the 1861o half dollar. Due to silver prices rising, the coinage for the confederacy failed, due to lack of silver for planchets, so they only struck four originals which are very valuable.