1861 o half dollar die cracking

Jan 02, 2014 the 1838 o half dollar coin is a great rarity and the eliasberg collection, which was disbursed in multiple auctions, contained the alltime greatest collection of classic u. The 1858 o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. Liberty seated half price list gerry fortin rare coins. 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. Better date next 1934d peace dollar, underrated date, unusual toned specimen. 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. The ss republic was a civil warera sidewheel steamship that sank in 1865 while carrying a large cargo of silver and gold coins and a stunning variety of everyday wares essential to life in mid19th century america. What is known is either 12 or 16 pieces were struck in early 1861. Two rolls average circulated morgan silver dollars for sale.

Weight 189 grains, composition 93% silver, 6% copper, 1% trace elements. We are always willing to give you our opinion of any coin. I found this 1861 half dollar in my dads collection. The seated liberty half dollar experienced many of the same design changes through its 52year run as did the half dimes and quarter dollars bearing the design. Longacre designed a plethora of coins during the middle 19th century. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Originally the tennessee, the union ship was captured by the confederates and later sold to private interests after the war.

Jun 18, 2011 heres a little more about the article on 1861 o halves. I mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. Ngc shipwreck effect 1858o half dollar recovered from the wreckage of the ss republic. Confederate minted 1861o seated half dollar, speared. This is the last year that these coins were minted in new. This coin shares an obverse with the four known confederate half dollars. Three coin dealers might agree on the grade of a coin if two of them were dead. Now the 1861o 12 dollar was minted by the federal government first, then the state of louisiana and finally the csa. For absolute rarity, historic significance, and shear romantic appeal, the 1861 confederate half dollar is unsurpassed in the annals of american coinage. The 2008 guide book has this to say concerning the recorded mintage of 2,532,633 1861o seated liberty half dollars. Sharply struck coin that must have been uncirculated or very close to it when the republic went down. Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o. Its just a guide, all price guides are just that, and none reflect the actual value of a particular coin date, mint and grade.

Seated silver half dollar 18391891 us coin images facts. Heres a little more about the article on 1861o halves. There were something like 4 pieces made of the real deal at the new orleans mint during the war. The new reverse showed the confederate shield under a liberty cap with the words confederate states of america around and half dol.

A gorgeous 1861 o seated liberty half dollar authenticated by ngc, shipwreck effect from the ss republic louisiana issue variety w08. The sharply struck surfaces have a light etching saltwater effect from being in the saltwater for over years. Description historic sp64 1861o seated half dollar ex. I would like to know if this 1861 o half dollar can be attributed to federal, louisiana or confederate production. The reason for this is that the majority of csa half dollars were the 500 restrikes made in 1879 by using real 1861 us halves. Seated half dollar value 183991 civil war token coin values. Longacre, who served as the united states mint chief engraver from 1844 through 1869.

Jan 26, 2012 1945 walking liberty half dollar with a confederate flag on it. The ss republic left new york october 18th 1865 bound for new. The 1861o quantity includes 330,000 struck under the united states government, 1,240,000 for the state of louisiana after it. Seated liberty half dollars are under the radar one look at the seated half dollar values and mintage its a wonder this series hasnt took off. Confederate seated liberty half dollar 1861 coins of our past. 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. Old metro tokens tashkent, saintpetersburg and kiev for sale. 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. The seated liberty half dollar experienced many of the same design changes through its 52year run as did the half dimes and quarter dollars bearing the.

Mint state survivors are somewhat scarce, but they are common in comparison to other new orleans half dollars, save for the extremely common 1861o. Where can i get info on 1861o half dollar varieties. The ss republic was lost in a hurricane of the coast of georgia in october 1865 while on its way to new orleans. Dec 11, 20 1861 confederate states of america cent. As one would expect, worn examples are very common. Confederate seated liberty half dollar 1861 coins of our. Its just a guide, all price guides are just that, and none reflect the actual. They commenced striking their own half dollars with their own obverse and used the obverse of the then current u. Browse the photos to see its detail, looks uncirculated under a loupe. The markings on the front of the coin are outside edge has confederate states of america and a soldier on a horse with deo vindice on bottom.

Eliasberg 1838o half dollar and the controversy over its origins. Confederate minted 1861o seated half dollar, speared olive. Michael kittle rare coins 1861o seated half louisiana. Folder confederate money of the civil war replicas 1861o half dollar csa cent sku. Jan 29, 2015 i mainly collect virginia and north carolina obsolete currency. The ship was carrying much needed supplies and coinage to new orleans which was recovering from the civil war. Shop 1861 o liberty seated half dollar xf half dollar extremely fine and more authentic and unique collectibles coins at amazons collectible coins store. A lovely specimen of one of americas favorite coins, j. The front has shield and confederate states of america around outside and half dol on bottom. This coin was minted during the civil war while abraham lincoln was president. Coin collectors can buy certain dates and mints of seated halves for near the same price, or less, than a morgan silver dollar and the mintage is lower than 1,000,000. Collector discovers 1861o half dollar in roll coin world. The 1858o half dollar enjoyed the highest mintage of this series until it was finally exceeded in 1876. Light spread on united states of america and stars under those letters with rotation on half dollar, stars above, and designers initials.