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Pillar of the Community
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Wow. The reverse is beautiful.
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Is the coin listed as Proof-30 because of its poor strike, the way in which it was stored or did it actually enter circulation?
If this is the presentation piece actually given to Jefferson Davis I can't see it entering circulation.
Does anyone know?
Paul Bulgerin
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So in short, after the Confederacy seized the mint, they managed to bungle their only coin's design so it couldn't be produced effectively.
There's a metaphor in that. :-)
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Thanks for the post bobby...that is a truly wonderful and historic piece.
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Rest in Peace
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Great post forum Dad! Quote:
Moe doesn't own one of the four existing? Hah, this would probably consume about a year of Moe's Seated Half budget. |
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Great bit of information. Only glad none of those lets melt everything Silver down people got hold of those.
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Super coin, but the "ex: Jeff Davis" for this circulated proof is only anecdotal?
NGC has an interesting standard for what makes it on to their labels.
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Paul, as the story goes, Jefferson Davis carried it as a pocket piece. Proof coins which have circulated grade just like any other circulated coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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The Jefferson Davis pedigree is probably accurate since we know where the coins went when the were made and the pedigrees of the other three are fairly well known as well. Process of elimination also tend to place this coin as being the Jefferson Davis coin. Quote:
Proof coins which have circulated grade just like any other circulated coin. Contrary to what it says in the press release these coins were not considered to be proof coins until after the TPG's started calling them proofs. (Same as with the 1913 V nickels) They might have given them more than one striking but the New Orleans mint didn't have the expertise or equipment to produce proof coins. They didn't even use a new obv die for the striking. You might call it a specimen or a pattern, but it wasn't a proof. |
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Jefferson Davis' pocket piece! Now that's a coin with a story to tell.
I know a five dollar Confederate note was found in Lincoln's wallet after he was assassinated. I'd love to know if he had a pocket piece as well.
Paul Bulgerin
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Too Cool. Was he carrying this at the end of the war when he attempted to escape while wearing women's clothing?
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This is a TRULY rare coin. Awesome story behind it too. Thanks for sharing.
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Apparently, when Jeff was apprehended, he was disguised as a woman. I wonder if this coin was then hidden in his bustle? If so, it could be labeled as a "Bustled Half!"
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Great write-up. However, did this coin really need a CAC sticker?
Colligo ergo sum
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