Silver 1/2 dollar, New Orleans (La.), 1861. 1989.99.358

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1989.99.358

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Diameter (in mm): 30

Typological Description

  • Object Type: F
  • Date: 1861

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1861
  • Denomination: 1/2 dollar
  • Material: Silver

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: 4 ORIGINALS STRUCK BY ORDER OF C.S.A. IN NEW ORLEANS 1861. REV. SAME AS U.S. (FROM ORIGINAL DIE: SCOTT)

  • Reverse

    • Legend: CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA , HALF DOL.
    • Type: shield w. cap on pole behind, wreath around

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1989.99.358
  • Department: North American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

  • "Scott token", reproduction of Confederate half dollar

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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