The saga of the confederate coinage reflects the shifting fortunes of the civil war the rise and fall of the confederacy, the new nations initial hopes and. T63 richmond april 6th 1863 50 cents confederate money. Confederate money and other seemingly obsolete types of currency can actually. Issued into circulation in 1861, the currency ran through 1864. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Confederate states of america 18611863 values pcgs price. Issuing a new confederate currency would allow this new nation to establish its identity. Jan 29, 2001 the 1861 confederate states of america half dollar also has an interesting history. Aleks antonamerican civil war tokens evolution of english.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Confederate half dollar replica after the closure of the mints, it became difficult to make change in the confederacy. Home currency us currency confederate notes 1861 issues. American civil war tokens 1 cent george washington storecard brimelow druggist, 1863. Confederate states of america 18611863 coins for sale on. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts adapted to the times on. Confederate issuers of train and hoer notes mike mcneil. Confederate currency is an old relic of the civil war and provides a portal into one of the most pivotal events in american history. Im looking for information on a 1861 confederate penny with a picture of an indian on front and says 1861 and confederate states of. How can you see if your old confederate money is worth anything. They have long been an integral part of the csa cent story. In february of that year the state of louisiana turned over to the confederate states of america the united states mint at new orleans which had come under control of the south.
John archer, an engraver and steelplate printer from new york, arrived in richmond in the fall of 1861. However, a lot of confederate money we see is actually fake. Confederate money has been counterfeited and reproduced for more than a century. It contains receipts, or recipes, for everything from food and drink, to medicines, to soap and candles. Extra value is placed on these special coins as part of the scarce civil war years. Makes them easy to identify and learn the interesting history behind them. Generations of numismatists have repeated a canon of commonly held beliefs about the original confederate cents. It is the most popular novel of 1863 magnificent in plot, diction and narration. Book of records containing the marriages and deaths that have occurred. Receipts, 18621863, to nancy allen and robert allen of richmond, virginia, for. Originally published in 1863, this little book is a compilation of receipts to aid southern households beset by shortages as the war between the states raged on. If you are a united states history buff, then you may want to start a collection of u. Weight 189 grains, composition 93% silver, 6% copper, 1% trace elements.
In 1863, postmaster general john reagan was finally able to provide steelplate printed stamps similar to those used in the united states. This is an excellent little book, only 56 pages long but worth every penny. Order 1864 confederate currency at apmex or call 800 3759006. Confederate money books pierre fricke us and confederate. The grade of a coin is nothing more than an experts way of determining the condition of the coin in question. On ebay, you can find antique confederate 50dollar bills for sale to satisfy. Im looking for information on a 1861 confederate penny with a picture of an indian on front and says 1861 and confederate states of america, the back simply has 1 cent. The confederate states dollar was first issued just before the outbreak of the american civil war by the newly formed confederacy.
Dec 11, 20 these socalled facts were listed and debunked in harold levi and george corells book the lovett cent, a confederate story. This time i got the flagshoot him on the spot coin in au. During the civil war, the confederate states attempted to solve their huge financial problems by issuing their own paper money. A compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times. War department collection of confederate records national. Knowing this condition, you can accurately determine how much the coin in question is worth or can be sold for. Confederate paper money values values for confederate. These hints were printed in newspapers, told by word of mouth, or in 1863 published in book form. You can fame this paper money to hang on your wall or put it in a special book with other civil war memorabilia. Confederate stamps 1863 provisionals 1861 1862 1864. Dec 08, 20 1861 scott token obverse, confederate reverse.
I found an 1861 confederate states of america penny today and am wondering if it has significant value. What is the value of an 1861 confederate penny answers. There are no other half dollars associated with the confederate states of america. By the end of 1863, the confederate dollar or greyback, to distinguish it from the thennew. Make offer bogus 1863 civil war confederate states dollar bond w coupons rare.
Haskells the housekeepers encyclopedia 1861 for information on how to mix and bake the cake. In fact, your efforts may backfire if you inadvertently damage an old coin or bill. It gives well reproduced examples of confederate currency, along with some history of the civil war for context and information. Civil war confederate states dollar bond 1863 usa america. As the war began to tilt against the confederates, confidence in the currency diminished, and the government inflated the currency by continuing to print the unbacked banknotes. Collector demand is pushing your 1863 indian head penny value higher. We have been told that if it was made if philadelphia that it would not have a mint mark. In 1863 the first 50 cent note was issued, and another was issued in 1864.
In this recipe the horrible effects of the old sulphur ointment are obviated. Confederate states of america 1861 1863 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers. If you have an interest in the american civil war, i would heartily recommend this publication. Bogus 1863 civil war confederate states dollar bond w coupons rare. For that reason, the paper money of the shortlived confederate states of america retains considerable collectors value to this day.
Confederate states of america 18611863 coins for sale. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a. To survive, they fought hunger, sickness, and nakedness with resourcefulness. Csa president jefferson davis only coin actually struck by the confederacy 1861 50c original confederate half dollar, pr30 ngc.
Csa 5 dollar coinconfederatestatesofamerica1861 gold. Of note is the coppernickel metal alloy used during the beginning years of the series. Confederate wartime scrip worth a pretty penny today the. A general rule of thumb is that the earlier currency issues are worth more than later issues. A compilation of over one hundred receipts adapted to the times. Confederate paper money values values for confederate currency. Bronze 20,000 struckgoldine gold colored brass alloy 5,000 strucksilver 5,000 pieces struckplatinum very rar. A gold book style portfolio houses a indian head cent minted from 1861 to 1864 and a commemorative mint us postage stamp of the battle of gettysburg. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt book a compilation of over 100 receipts adapted to the times. You can search for books covering the types of currency you have in a bookstore.
It was not backed by hard assets, but simply by a promise to pay the bearer after the war, on the prospect of southern victory and independence. When you shop for confederate currency on ebay, you can find a wide variety. William lee circa 1874, which he photographed and published in a book on confederate notes. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate. Over 100 recipes, remedies, and camp and household hints to counter the shortages and disruptions of wartime. Only two confederate half dollars are known to survive, and are worth around one million dollars each.
Asked in coins and paper money, canadian coins what is the value of an 1861. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863. The confederate receipt book, first published in 1863, is a compilation of over one hundred receipts, adapted to the times taken from newspaper and magazine articles. Confederate paper money is very collectible in todays market especially if the money is rare andor in perfect condition. Confederate paper money was printed between 1861 and 1864. Reprint of rare 1863 confederate cook book confederate receipt.
One pound of sugar, threefourths of a pound of butter, worked together until very light. Mintproducts civil war coins and currency 1861 1864. Value, specifications, and images for the 1861 indian head one cent coin from the united states of america. Shop our large selection of precious metals products available 247 online. Original confederate alabama fiftycent note, 1863 yankee.
Nov 09, 2006 i found an 1861 confederate states of america penny today and am wondering if it has significant value. The 5 cent stamp was issued in 1963 to honor the soldiers who fought in the battle of gettysburg in 1863. This is the way to go if you for sure want a high grade coin. Confederate receipt book reprint of the original edition published by west and johnston in richmond in 1863 accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100510 22. The 1861 confederate states of america half dollar also has an interesting history. The confederate currency guide below shows a picture and a link to more information about each issue. Prepare a wick 30 or 40 yards long, made up of three threads of loosely spun cotton, saturate this well with the mixture, and draw it through your fingers, to press all closely together, and to keep the size even. Edward maris collection harlan page smith, 61886, lot 304. Confederate coin question my mom has a 1862 one cent confederate coin. Bashlow restrikes, 1961 1861 confederate cents, bronze. Find the current confederate states of america values by year, coin varieties, and specific grade. These socalled facts were listed and debunked in harold levi and george corells book the lovett cent, a confederate story. Aug 17, 20 csa 5 dollar coin confederate statesofamerica1861 stay safe and healthy.
From the outset of the civil war there was a shortage of government issue cents. During the civil war the confederates states of america printed their own paper money. Of the years, there have been all kinds of souvenirs made to commemorate the csa, but all of these are private fabrications, including some noncoinage metal. Benjamin, the confederate secretary of state proposed issuing a fivedollar gold coin, called a cavalier, of the exact value of the english gold sovereign. May 05, 2012 only 12 confederate cents were ever struck, and none made it out of philly during the war. Confederate receipt book 1863 civil war food history. Values of old confederate money paper money buyers. The affordable way to own specimens of the 1861 confederate cent. This coin, part of a series that included ten and twenty gold dollar pieces, called double and quadruple cavaliers respectively, would facilitate direct. Melt together a pound of beeswax and a quarter of a pound of rosin or of turpentine, fresh from the tree. Aug 17, 20 csa 5 dollar coinconfederatestatesofamerica1861 stay safe and healthy. As the southern states seceded from the union, there was now an opportunity to assert their sovereignty and independence from the united states.
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