1861-O 50C W-15, CSA, Speared Olive MS(PCGS#572148)

Internet Auction #1206

Auctioneer

David Lawrence RC

Lot Number

7212

Grade

AU55

Price

1,105

Lot Description

An interesting issue as it represents the last time during the Civil War that the US struck half dollars at the New Orleans mint because Louisiana seceded from the Union. This die variety has been determined to have been created once Confederate soldiers took over the mint.