There is just something about the year 1861, anybody else agree

RobertScotLover

PerryHall

The first year of the Civil War 1861 has always been a popular year for coin collectors since most have an interest in history. Nice coin by the way.

winesteven

Here’s my only coin with that date:

Steve

seatedlib3991

When I think of 1861 I get locked in on Seated Half dollars. If you look through a Redbook you quickly realize that 1860 was really the last year that the New Orleans mint operated at full force. To the best of my knowledge the New Orleans Mint only managed to produce Seated halves but what a story.
You have so many different authorities minting coins. Is there any other year and denomination to match 1861 in New Orleans? I am only fortunate enough to own 1 1861-0
half but I know someone could spend years just trying to find all the varieties from that year. Throw in that the Confederates tried to issue an original coin and restrikes were made later and you have one of the most interesting stories in American numismatics.
One of those things that make me wonder if it would foul things up if I were a rich man. James

Mr_Spud

LJenkins11

renomedphys

Tough year for proof Indians

Walkerfan

First year of the Civil War. Although I like seated coinage; I have never collected half dimes. But, when I saw this one, I knew I had to have it.

messydesk

Ain't that the truth.

oih82w8

From my "used to be mine" folder.

1861/0 H10C Overdate FS-301 (003.6) PCGS XF45

One of the few coins I ever purchased raw which received a straight grade through our host.

oih82w8

I almost forgot about this one I received from a forumite.

This one is not a D Carr piece as it has a reeded edge.

johnny9434

@LJenkins11 said:

love the seated stuff

skier07

My only two coins from 1861

Typekat

Also, 1861 was the start of our current paper money.

Here is Friedberg #1:

https://dyn1.heritagestatic.com/lf?set=path[9/0/0/8/9008886],sizedata[612x600]&call=url[file:product.chain]

kaz

Looks like there's room for an eagle from this very significant year:

Inspired70

Eldorado9

Absolutely agree that year 1861 in US numismatics is very interesting, the coinage is beautiful, and it's a very historic time in US.
PCGS MS-65 CAC

TwoSides2aCoin

Yes, I agree. Something about 1861
Proof 65 in NGC. Sold to Brian Greer, along with a few good coins, over the years

Coinbert

Finally purchased a CSA restrike this year. Nice strike and toning.

messydesk

This one's actually mine. It's part of my Prime Number Set.

retirednow

CaptHenway

@seatedlib3991 said:
When I think of 1861 I get locked in on Seated Half dollars. If you look through a Redbook you quickly realize that 1860 was really the last year that the New Orleans mint operated at full force. To the best of my knowledge the New Orleans Mint only managed to produce Seated halves but what a story.
You have so many different authorities minting coins. Is there any other year and denomination to match 1861 in New Orleans? I am only fortunate enough to own 1 1861-0
half but I know someone could spend years just trying to find all the varieties from that year. Throw in that the Confederates tried to issue an original coin and restrikes were made later and you have one of the most interesting stories in American numismatics.
One of those things that make me wonder if it would foul things up if I were a rich man. James

Don't forget the 1861-O $20's.

ldhair

A counterfeit just for fun.

messydesk

Nobody's posted their Clark, Gruber & Co. 1861 set or their 61-C $5 or 61-D $1 and $5 yet?

HoledandCreative

pogonip

Not the highest graded example by a long shot, but it sports a green bean and it completes my Dahlonega five set.
Twenty-one out of twenty-four are beaned, with much upgrading to do for sure. Thanks for looking.

ex- Star City
hat tip- DWN

winesteven

@pogonip said:

Not the highest graded example by a long shot, but it sports a green bean and it completes my Dahlonega five set.
Twenty-one out of twenty-four are beaned, with much upgrading to do for sure. Thanks for looking.

ex- Star City
hat tip- DWN

I think it’s great that you’re choosing coins for your collection that merit CAC stickers!

Welcome to the forum!

Steve

CharlotteDude

@pogonip said:

Not the highest graded example by a long shot, but it sports a green bean and it completes my Dahlonega five set.
Twenty-one out of twenty-four are beaned, with much upgrading to do for sure. Thanks for looking.

ex- Star City
hat tip- DWN

Gorgeous coin! When I read/hear the year ‘1861’, I think about NOLA’s HD & DE, Dahlonega’s HE (like the lovely example that @pogonip shared), and of course, Charlotte’s lone representative…

Barberian

Here's a rather unexciting 1861-P half that PCGS just posted grades for.

VF25 - TrueView

divecchia

I agree. One of the reason's I purchased this piece is the year.

Donato

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