1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Capped Bust dime Chantilly-Grand

Chantilly-Grand

The highlight of the exhibition was a somewhat controversial display of Americas military might

1929 $10 Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Note Fr

one of the tougher large-cent dates to acquire in any grade

10c - Roosevelt (Silver)

1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Capped Bust dime Chantilly-GrandWhile collectors offer differing opinions on both the date of mintage and the proper nomenclature (token medal) of these pieces one truth holds fast they are both very scarce and highly sought after. Made from the iron armor plate of the CSS Virginia, these pieces are often found with environmental damage owing to the fact that the Merrimac was scuttled May 11, 1862. Obverse: Merrimac surrounded by, THE FIRST IRONCLAD, and date below Reverse: MADE