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1861 CSA Half Dollar Scott Restrike [185475]

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1861 CSA Half Dollar Scott Restrike [185475]
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Originally founded in June 1972 as the American Numismatic Association's authentication service, ANACS expanded into third-party coin grading in March 1979. This Confederate States of America 1861 half dollar Scott Restrike was certified April 25, 1980 by the ANACS: No. E-9473-D. The ANACS is of the opinion this is a genuine item, but doesn't comment on the grade. The coin appears in EF-AU condition, with a slightly flattened obverse. Only four original Confederate half dollars were struck (on a hand press). Regular silver planchets were used, as well as a regular federal obverse die. One of the coins was given to Secretary of the Treasury Christopher G. Memminger, who passed it on to President Jefferson Davis for his approval. Another was given to Professor J.L. Riddell of the University of Louisiana. E. Ames of New Orleans received a third specimen. The last was kept by chief coiner B.F. Taylor. Lack of bullion prevented the Confederacy from coining more pieces. The Confederate half dollar was unknown to collectors until 1879, when a specimen and its reverse die were found in Taylor's possession in New Orleans. E. Mason Jr., of Philadelphia, purchased both and later sold them to J.W. Scott and Company of New York. J.W. Scott acquired 500 genuine 1861 half dollars, routed the reverses, and then restamped them with the Confederate die. These restrikes usually have slightly flattened obverses. This coin is unique in its vintage authentication, in itself a major part of numismatic history. [] [] [] [] []