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5 Dollars Beauregard/Anderson Siege of Ft. Sumter
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 11.25 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Liberia |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 LRD = USD 0.026 |
| Currency | Dollar (1943-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.25 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#406296 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Busts of Gen. P.G.T. Beauregard and Maj. Robert Anderson above Fort Sumter. Fort Sumter is depicted in its original intact condition. Smoke is shown billowing from the fort as rounds are returned during the siege. The coin commemorates the Siege of Fort Sumter April 12-13, 1861 and the beginning of hostilities in the American Civil War.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRIG. GEN. G.T. BEAUREGARD - FORT SUMTER 1861 - MAJ. R. ANDERSON
5 DOLLARS
Unabridged legend: Brigadier General (Pierre) Gustav Toutant-Beauregard / Fort Sumter 1861 / Major Robert Anderson/5 Dollars
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War, specifically the Battle of Fort Sumter, which was fought between Union and Confederate forces in April 1861. The coin's design features portraits of Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard and Union Major Robert Anderson, who were the commanding officers during the siege of Fort Sumter.
