A lovely specimen of one of americas favorite coins, j. The heart of our online store is always this page of silver and copper coins. For absolute rarity, historic significance, and sheer romantic appeal, the 1861 confederate half dollar is unsurpassed in the annals of american coinage. He ground down the reverse of each half dollar then struck it with the confederate obverse. The ss republic was lost in a hurricane of the coast of georgia in october 1865 while on its way to new orleans.
I found this 1861 half dollar in my dads collection. I mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. They commenced striking their own half dollars with their own obverse and used the obverse of the then current u. Spink shreves galleries sale 4 page 2 stamp auction network. Confederate states of america half dollar collectors weekly. We will discuss randy wileys extensive research study of 1861o half dollars. The 1861 o half dollar is one of the most interesting issue of american numismatics.
Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o half dollar csa cent. 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. Keep in mind, the union used the 30mm half dollar design this is confederate and therefore different contrary to popular opinion of. 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. As one would expect, worn examples are very common. 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. Jan 26, 2012 1945 walking liberty half dollar with a confederate flag on it. The 1861 o half dollar is perhaps one of the most interesting issues in all of u.
The 1858 o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. 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. Shipwreck treasure cob coins from spanish shipwrecks. 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. A quick factorfiction list about 1861o half dollars. We offer competitive silver prices on liberty seated half dollars 1839. Frederic remingtons cracker cowboys of florida rootsweb. The liberty seated dollar, struck from 1840 through 1873, was made at the philadelphia, carson city, new orleans, and san francisco mints. I would like to know if this 1861 o half dollar can be attributed to federal, louisiana or confederate production.
The seated liberty obverse of the coins were flattened some because of the onesided strike. Scott bought 500 1861 united states half dollars from a new york bank that were supposedly struck at the new orleans mint. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. 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. There were something like 4 pieces made of the real deal at the new orleans mint during the war. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the civil war. The 1858o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the. The daughter of a rare coin dealer who is accused of killing her former lover who has. The 1861o half dollar is one of the most interesting issue of american numismatics. Jan 29, 2015 i mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. Frederic remington 18611909 was an american painter, illustrator, sculptor, and.
Howard discovered the thefts, then hired a safecracker to get homers safe combination. The result was the scott confederate half dollar restrike. These confederate minted 1861o seated liberty half dollars are in unheard high demand. Some cracking hinges, corners bumped and lightly rubbed, spine and cover soiled, some toned edges. I would like to know if this 1861o half dollar can be attributed to federal, louisiana or confederate production. The progenerate of all 1861 confederate half dollars with 28mm confederate design. All 1861 half dollars are rare and an 1861o half dollar is much more rare. Now the 1861o 12 dollar was minted by the federal government first, then the state of louisiana and finally the csa. By all accounts, this is a lovett design hence the 17 buds on the cotton strand of the original 1861 confederate half dollar. David proskey assisted in the difficult task of rounding up 500 examples from the original issue and.
Seated half dollar value 183991 civil war token coin values. The new reverse showed the confederate shield under a liberty cap with the words confederate states of america around and half dol. 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. Michael kittle rare coins 1861o seated half louisiana. Glossary of coin terms find common terms and definitions related to collecting coins. Order 1861o liberty seated half dollar ssrepublic shipwreck ngc at apmex or call 800 3759006. Perry mason the case of the wooden nickels 1964 coins on. Id grade this in agg so dont know if enough sufficient detail for a diagnostic has worn away but id appreciate any feedback. These confederate minted 1861 o seated liberty half dollars are in unheard high demand. Dec 11, 20 1861 confederate states of america cent. A history of the south circa 1861, the 3 minting authorities, and a timeline.
Two original confederate half dollars will make history when they. Early us and foreign coins and 1861 confederate half dollar. For absolute rarity, historic significance, and shear romantic appeal, the 1861 confederate half dollar is unsurpassed in the annals of american coinage. A register of liberty seated half dollar varieties, volume i, san francisco branch mint. 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. The 1861o half dollar is perhaps one of the most interesting issues in all of u. Collector discovers 1861o half dollar in roll coin world. Where can i get info on 1861o half dollar varieties. 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. Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o. They had on about four dollars worth of clothes between them, and rode.
Some 1861o halfdollars were struck after the seizure. 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. Due to silver prices rising, the coinage for the confederacy failed, due to lack of silver for planchets, so they. Mint state survivors are somewhat scarce, but they are common in comparison to other new orleans half dollars, save for the extremely common 1861o. Few coins offer the historical story of the 1861 o half dollar. Originally the tennessee, the union ship was captured by the confederates and later sold to private interests after the war. Liberty seated half price list gerry fortin rare coins. Confederate minted 1861o seated half dollar, speared olive. 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.
Heres a little more about the article on 1861o halves. Few coins offer the historical story of the 1861o half dollar. Its just a guide, all price guides are just that, and none reflect the actual value of a particular coin date, mint and grade. Usa new orleans mint, half dollar seated liberty, 1861 o. Dec 29, 2008 all 1861 half dollars are rare and an 1861 o half dollar is much more rare. What is known is either 12 or 16 pieces were struck in early 1861. The second coin is an 1861o seated liberty half dollar which as been certified by ngc as shipwreck effect a with unc details. Weight 189 grains, composition 93% silver, 6% copper, 1% trace elements. His book the genesis of the civil war the story of sumter 18601861, ny, 1887. Confederate seated liberty half dollar 1861 coins of our past. Jun 18, 2011 heres a little more about the article on 1861 o halves.