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Most people are aware of civil war paper money, and federal issue coinage, minted between 1861 through 1865. For those history buffs who love reading about the civil war and who want to gain a deeper understanding of key figures of the war and of the importance of the conflict coming to a close in the manner that it did, i cannot recommend april 1865 more highly. He began to work independently in 1863, when he established his own studio in washington, d. It is bronze, 18mm, smooth edge, medalturn orientation. They were used mainly in the northeast and midwest. Just like the ad said, this is dated 1864 152 years old the front is in very nice shape.

Coin storage coin supplies coin books bullion coins. There are many types of civil war coins and tokens, though certain ones have special popularity. This is an old softcover book, 8 12 x 5 14, 188 pages, entitled president lincolns third largest city. From the outset of the civil war, there was a shortage of government issue cents. Collector demand is pushing your 1863 indian head penny value higher. The american river on whose banks washington was built was a borderline between what some southerners considered two separate. He may be the youngest person to hold the rank of brigadier general in the us army. Handselected for quality, mounted with historic illustration in protective case that. American coin treasures civil war penny and stamp collection. The indian head penny was minted from 1859 to 1909 and in this special collectors display, your penny will always have a mint year from 1861 to 1865, the years of the civil war. Battles of the civil war, 18611865 by, 1960 edition, in english battles of the civil war, 18611865 1960 edition open library. Civil war tokens 1863 1864 coins for sale on collectors corner, the collectibles marketplace, where you can buy safely from the worlds top coins dealers.

About georgia, civil war correspondence, 18471865 this database contains correspondence received by governor joseph e. The collins college outline for united states history from 1865 follows the key moments and players in american history from the civil war reconstruction per. New listing 1865 civil war era two cent piece high grade united states coin. Civil war numismatic directory, with values and images page 3. The 1865 indian head penny is part of the postcivil war production years and is not as intriguing to investors as some of the more unique coins emerging from before and during the civil war. Alexander gardner 9b abraham lincoln,february 5, 1865. See more ideas about penny rug patterns, wool quilts, civil war dress.

Documents and histories abound for abraham lincoln and robert e. Civil war tokens are token coins that were privately minted and distributed in the united states between 1861 and 1864. Civil war cartridge boxes of union infantryman by paul d. It comes from the civil war, the greatest conflict ever fought on american soil. Neuware the civil war in song and story 18601865 is an unchanged, highquality reprint of the original edition of 1889. Few events in american history were as significant as the civil war from 1861 to 1865 which has defined the united states since including its strengths as well as many of its ongoing challenges. Legislation enacted march 3, 1865, authorized the coining of threecent pieces in an alloy of threeparts copper, and onepart nickel. The end of the civil war provides students a comprehensive look at this fascinating time in history. Brown, who served as governor of georgia from 6 november 1857 to 17 june 1865, as well as some correspondence to his predecessors going back to 1847. While the confederacy gave up the project of minting coins quickly, the. Abraham lincoln, byname honest abe, the railsplitter, or the great emancipator, born february 12, 1809, near hodgenville, kentucky, u. Complete history great rebellion or civil war united.

Between july 18, 1863, and march 28, 1865, the collective duration of the comic news and the bubble, a comparative content analysis of civil war prose, illustrations, and poetry in punch, fun, and the comic news because the bubble was only a brief successor, the statistics from the two periodicals are combined under the comic news reveals. Civil war token values civil war token coin values. Where did critical events of the civil war take place. Still, these coins were the first to be produced with a 95% copper alloythe same alloy that was used by the us mint for many years to come. With l 1865 penny view entire indian head cent penny coin list. The us army campaigns of the civil war commemorative brochures. Troop engagements of the american civil war, 1862 wikipedia. Civil war tokens are generally divided into two categories. Civil war union captains yale college book sailing navigation surveying, maine. During the summer and early spring of the year, union forces gained several successes over the confederacy, seizing control of missouri, northern arkansas, kentucky, and western tennessee, along with several coastal areas. The following article is from our county and its people a history of the valley and county of chemung from the closing years of the eighteenth century, by ausburn towner, d. To receive combined shipping please wait and pay for on one invoice over a 7 day period. Handselected for quality, mounted with historic illustration in protective case that allows for viewing both sides.

Many years ago 1967 i bought 5 civil war indian head pennies dated 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865 and mounted them in a small glass covered frame. I assume it is a civil war token due to the sailor and soldier with civil war era uniforms. Records of individual soldiers, however, are not so easy to find. With a large mintage, coins of this issue remained in circulation for at least 50 years, according to some sources. This could not stop the union armies pressing on through north carolina, capturing fayetteville, bentonville, goldsboro and raleigh by midapril. Four long years of widespread destruction and intense bloodshed, claiming the lives of over 600,000 americans, had mercifully come to an end. Please view the photos and grade the coin for yourself. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war civil war tokens became illegal after the united states congress passed a law on april 22, 1864 prohibiting the.

Lee fought his last battle at the appomattox courthouse before surrendering to union general ulysses s. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The penny papers, consisting of 208 letters, cover the period 18611864, and deal with the experiences and daily life of a soldier in the civil war. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Battles of the civil war, 18611865 1960 edition open. The 1865 indian head penny is part of the postcivil war production years and is not as intriguing to investors as some of the more unique coins emerging from. The following is a list of engagements that took place in 1862 during the american civil war. Confederate forces defended the capital of richmond, virginia, from union.

Archibald and alfred penny were the sons of elijah and jane penny, towners station now towners putnam county, new york. Mintproducts civil war coins and currency 1861 1864. Mint introduced another threecent coin that was intended to redeem the threecent notes, which was the most disliked of all the fractional paper notes. Many people mistakenly believe that the american civil war ended when lees army evacuated richmond and petersburg after a long siege and surrendered to grant at appomattox court house, virginia, on 9 april 1865. What are the ways location and topography influence important developments in the war, including major battles. Unfortunately, i do not have a fuld catalog to look for it. Because the cents were hoarded and the public had no great love for the fractional currency of the day, copper coins were issued by many individuals. Get the best deals on civil war coins when you shop the largest online selection at. Civil war patriotic tokens price guide and values ngc. How did the civil war change the lives of soldiers, women, and slaves. On may 10 1865, confederate president jefferson davis was taken into custody by union troops at irwinville, georgia, marking the formal end of the confederacy and the american civil war. The indian cent was minted from 1859 to 1909, and in this special collectors display, your penny will always have a mint year from 1861 to 1865, the years of the civil war. Grading i try to honestly describe everything i sell.

The war that divided the country also changed it forever. The indian head penny was minted from 1859 to 1909, and in this special collectors display, your penny will always have a mint year from 1861 to 1865, the years of the civil war. Red condition grades are rare and are the most valuable while brown is the most common. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. It became apparent that the war would not be short, and citizens were fearful. American civil war coins and tokens as collectibles. President lincoln visited gardners studio one sunday in february 1865, the final year of the civil war. To answer questions, this is a large motto two cent. Uriah galusha pennypacker june 1, 18411844 october 1, 1916 was a union general during the american civil war. Civil war tokens 18631864 coins for sale on collectors. Nickels examines the various forms of comedic popular artifacts produced in america from 1861 to 1865, and looks at how wartime humor was created, disseminated, and received by both sides of the conflict. Get the best deals on civil war coins when you shop. The american river on whose banks washington was built was a borderline between what. The widespread use of the tokens was a result of the scarcity of governmentissued cents during the civil war.

The obverse of the coin is similar as the real csa penny. Remember that this book was published in the nineteenth century when historians tended to gloss over any unpleasantness. Civil war token benjamin franklin penny saved is a penny earned 2 photo. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Join the immigrants civil war on facebook george atzerodt was a young smuggler plying the waters of the potomac when two confederate agents approached him in january 1865.

A check list of civil war coins 18611865 cents 14 cents. However, its a little known fact that the confederacy minted coins at the three southern branch mints located at charlotte north carolina, dahlonega, georgia, and new orleans, louisiana. Read about some of these historic pieces on coin authority. Hans elektronisches buch is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. Jun 02, 2018 ive seen a lot of civil war tokens over the years, but i dont remember ever seeing one like this. American civil war memorabilia has a large following. Nov 25, 2019 many years ago 1967 i bought 5 civil war indian head pennies dated 1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, and 1865 and mounted them in a small glass covered frame. Georgia, civil war correspondence, 18471865 ancestry.

Civil war paper money and federal issue coinage were minted between 1861 through 1865. New listing 186165 milwaukee wi civil war store card e aschermann cigars indian ngc xf 45. The book is a wellwritten account of brooklyn, new york, during the civil war. These were made around 1955 for the upcoming 100th anniversary of the american civil war. They began hoarding gold, then silver and even nickel flying eagle and indian head cents as the outcome of the war was unclear. Of note is the coppernickel metal alloy used during the beginning years of the series. What hardships were experienced during the civil war.