The CSA never made an 1862-dated cent. There are lots of replica and fantasy pieces that have been privately made and sold as novelty items. There was an entire set of Confederate "tokens" including 1862-dated "cents" made in the early 1960s and sold during the Civil War centennial observances. While your item isn't very valuable it's still an interesting conversation piece and reminder of that difficult time.
Nearly supposed 1862 CSA "cents" are larger than a standard cent, which is the most important red flag - the CSA only had access to the facilities they'd captured from the New Orleans Mint so they were using the same size dies and blanks that had been used for US Coins. All known genuine Confederate cents are dated 1861 and are identical in size and weight to US cents of that period.
It can be $90.00 to $100.00. It matters if it is in good condition or bad.
7.95 right now on Ebay.
It may be a token of some type dated 1862 or just a Indian Head cent. All 19 of the genuine coins made by the Confederate States of America are dated 1861. Take it to a coin dealer for an idea of type of coin and value.
The Confederate States of America, or the Confederacy (1861-65). Dixieland (originally because of the 10-cent coin marked 'DIX' when Louisiana was French). Also the Rebel States. Sometimes 'Swannee', taken generically.
Your coin is either a copy, a fantasy piece, or a counterfeit. All 4 of the genuine Confederate half dollars and the 15 one cent coins are dated 1861
Daniel C. Warren has written: 'The two cent green lithograph of the Confederate States of America' -- subject(s): Catalogs, Covers (Philately), Postage stamps
The Confederate States of America never struck a $5 dollar coin, only half dollars (4)& one cent (15) coins.
Because less than 20 genuine Confederate cents were ever struck, you likely have a replica of this famous coin. Or it could be a Bashlow Restrike. Take it to a coin dealer in your area for an accurate assessment.
United States 5 cent pieces, known as "nickels" are composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel.
The short-lived Confederate States of America only issued two coins, the one cent and the half dollar. A genuine Confederate half dollar is so rare that it does not have a listed value. A number of restrikes were made decades later which run from a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars in value depending on their wear.
There was no confederate money in 1851.
The 50 cent piece of made of both copper and nickel. It is made of 91.67% copper and 8.33% nickel. The coin was introduced in 1794 and is one of the most minted coins in the United States.
i have a 1991 5 cent coin printed on a copper(penny