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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the CSA Half Dollars (1861) series of Confederate States of America in the U.S. Coins contains 5 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,500.00 and $1,173,000.00.
According to records, 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. T...

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  CSA Half Dollars (1861) Value Range Favorite
CSA Half Dollars (1861) Value Range  
1861 50c CSA, Original MS Rare
$840,000
-
$1,173,000
$840,000 - $1,173,000
1861 50c CSA, Restrike MS
$2,500
-
$36,000
$2,500 - $36,000
1861 50c CSA, Scott Restrike MS
$2,750
-
$17,500
$2,750 - $17,500
1861 50c CSA, Scott Restrike MS PL
-
 
1861 50c CSA, Scott Restrike MS DMPL
-
 
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the CSA Half Dollars (1861) series of Confederate States of America in the U.S. Coins contains 5 distinct entries with CPG® values between $2,500.00 and $1,173,000.00.
According to records, 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. T...

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use