American Numismatic Society: Silver 1/2 dollar, New Orleans (La.), 1861. 1918.153.1

Weight (in gr.): 12.466
Diameter (in mm): 30

Obverse: ************* 1861 - liberty seated, head l. cap on pole r., shield

Reverse: CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA HALF DOL. - shield, cap, within wreath

Identifier: 1918.153.1
Department: North American
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- Saltus, J. Sanford x Elder, T.L. sale of 3.11.1910 lot # 552; J. W. Scott; Ebenezer Locke Mason, Jr.; Dr. B. F. Taylor (according to Breen)

Four known. This specimen is believed to be that retained by New Orleans Mint Chief Coiner Dr. B. F. Taylor; see Fuller for more info. The Society has a letter from Jefferson Davis: Beauvois, P.O. Harrison Co. Miss. May 10th 1879. Sir,I had a Confederate coin, it was in my wife's trunk when it was rifled by the Federal Officers sent on boardthe prison ship on which she was detained at Hampton Roads before and after my confinement in Fortress Monroe. The coin, some medals and other valuables were stolen at that time, whether the coin be the same which has been offered to you as a duplicate I cannot say, it is however not true as published that it is now in my possession. Regretting that I cannot give you more exact information on the particular subject of your enquiry I am Respectfully, Jefferson Davis

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Silver 1/2 dollar, New Orleans (La.), 1861. 1918.153.1