April 26, 2024
1861 Confederate Cent Smithsonian Restrike (Gold, Silver, Copper) in Case + Book
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1861 Confederate Cent Smithsonian Restrike Set in Gold, Silver, and Copper 150th Anniversary NGC Gem Proof (3 Coins) A set of three restrikes of this classic issue, in gold, silver, and copper. These were struck in 2011 by the Smithsonian Institute, who holds the original dies of this issue. 1. 1861 Confederate Cent, Smithsonian "Restrike", Private Issue struck 2011, 150th Anniversary Copper Gem Proof (0.1 oz copper) 2. 1861 Confederate Cent, Smithsonian "Restrike", Private Issue struck 2011, 150th Anniversary .999 Silver Gem Proof (0.1 oz silver) 3. 1861 Confederate Cent, Smithsonian "Restrike", Private Issue struck 2011, 150th Anniversary .999 Gold Gem Proof (0.25 oz)Origins: In 1861, the Civil War was just underway. Agents from the South approached a Philadelphia coin engraver named Robert Lovett Jr. and commissioned him to design a coin for the Confederacy. Lovett agreed, but quickly got cold feet. He hid the dies for his Confederate Cent in his cellar! Eventually, his original dies were turned over to the Smithsonian. To mark the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, the Smithsonian officially authorized the striking of this collection.You will also receive: Hard Wood Display Case All coins are encased by NGC, and e nclosed and displayed in a beautiful dark cherry hard wood case with brass hardware and beveled glass top. There
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