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Seldom Seen: An Original Confederate Half Dollar!

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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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 Posted 12/09/2014  7:51 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Darth Morgan to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
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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Ow... oww...
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Great write-up. However, did this coin really need a CAC sticker?
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