| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | |
| Weight | 15.79 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | Battle scene , the attack on Fort Sumter (opening of t he Civil War), legend at the bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CM Charleston, SC . April 12, 1861 |
| Reverse description | The Seal of South Carolina |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SOUTH CAROLINA 1776 ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI DUM SPIRO SPERO SPES (Translation: SOUTH CAROLINA 1776 READY IN SPIRIT AND WEALTH WHILE I BREATHE, I HOPE HOPE) |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 3000369480 |
| Comments |