Dollar - Bombardment of Fort Sumter

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1861
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionCopper
Weight
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Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
Orientation
Edge
Period
Notice
Reference(s) HK#11c
Obverse descriptionBeleaguered Fort
Obverse letteringBombardment of Fort Sumter; below all April 12 & 13--1861.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionInscription
Reverse letteringFort Sumter / was evacuated / with all the honors of war / after a most heroic defense by / Maj. R. Anderson / with a garrison of / 75 men / against / a terrific bombardment / of 30 hours duration / by the So. Ca. Rebels / numbering 8,000.
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1861  - Rare -
Catalog ID2836485360
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