© PCGS
© PCGS
½ Dollar Pattern
1861 year| Silver (.900) | 12.44 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Confederate States (United States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.44 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23658 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Shield and cap within wreath, value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
HALF DOL.
Engraver: A.H.M. Peterson
Comment
This coin was issued by the Confederate States of America, a federal republic constituted by the 11 Southern states which seceded from the United States after the election of Abraham Lincoln as President.Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Dollar (Pattern) 1861 from Confederate States (United States) made of Silver (.900) weighing 12.44 g is an interesting coin because it was minted during the American Civil War (1861-1865) by the Confederate States of America, which was a collection of 11 states that seceded from the United States and formed their own government in order to preserve the institution of slavery. The coin was never widely circulated and was only used as a pattern or sample, which makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1861 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar (Pattern) 1861 coin.