Unique 1861 Confederate States of America Coin Copper Pill Holder

Description: This is a 1861 Confederate States of America $20 Gold replica token that I turned into a pill box, earring or ring holder. The coin was attached to a copper ring with a lead free silver solder. The lid fits snugly inside the copper holder, it won't just fall out, you need to pull it a little to get them apart. The inside diameter is 1 inch. They were never actually made at the time. Although they contracted with a person from Philadelphia to make dies for their coins as seen in the story below. Early in the year of 1861, agents of the Confederate States contacted noted Philadelphia engraver and die-sinker Robert Lovett Jr. through mutual friends in the Philadelphia Jewelry firm of Bailey, Banks & Biddle, and commission him to design and produce working dies for their proposed Confederate cent. Lovett proceeded with his task and completed dies for the coin, as well as striking a dozen specimens, that were never delivered to the confederacy. By this time the first major Battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run, had occurred. The carnage resulting from this engagement produced extreme clarity of thought in Mr. Lovett. He came to the conclusion that his endeavors for this breakaway government thoroughly constituted “giving aid and comfort to the Enemy in time of War.” Mr. Lovett was afraid of being arrested for treason, which was punishable by death, so he hid the coins and dies in his cellar, except for, inexplicably, one, which he kept as a pocket piece. He then proceeded to drown his troubles in drink and the story would have died with him, if not for one particularly tough night at the Bar when he spent the treasured pocket piece. This would be a great gift for a person who participates in the Civil War reenactments. Any questions please ask.You can check out my other handcrafted items on Etsy @phillycopperthhings

Price: 40 USD

Location: Southampton, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2024-12-23T17:20:41.000Z

Shipping Cost: 3.5 USD