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