1861 GOLD LIBERTY DOUBLE EAGLE COIN AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN PROOF VALUE .95

Description

1861 GOLD LIBERTY DOUBLE EAGLE COIN AND ABRAHAM LINCOLN PROOF VALUE .95
Faithful reproduction of the 1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle
Genuine Lincoln Presidential Dollar minted in 2010
Two-coin tribute encased in our exclusive KeepSafeTM archival shell
Details
Limitation:
9,999 complete collections
Weight:
33 g / Coin
Material:
Copper, layered in 24k gold / Coin
Diameter:
40 mm / Coin
Obverse:
1861 Liberty / Coin
Reverse:
Eagle / Coin
Material:
Cu, layered in 24k gold / Coin
Quality:
Proof / Coin
Issue year:
2014 / Coin
Lincoln and the 1861 Double Eagle Tribute
When Abraham Lincoln became President in 1861, the dark clouds of the Civil War were already gathering.
Lincoln tried desperately to avoid conflict but had failed. Southern states began seceding from the Union and the Confederate States of America was formed.
As the country divided and blood began to spill, the Confederacy made it a priority to capture the U.S. Mint facility in New Orleans so they could begin minting their own coins.
The last U.S. coin off the presses was an 1861 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle.
Fourteen years after the war ended and President Lincoln was assassinated, the New Orleans Mint re-opened and once again started producing coins for the reunited nation.
The New Orleans Mint closed in 1909, but it will always hold a very special place in the history of U.S. coinage for its important role in the Civil War.
Days after Abraham Lincoln was elected the 16th President of the U.S. in 1861, the Civil War began as South Carolina seceded from the Union . . .followed by ten other southern states.
The Confederate States seized all the Federal resources it could to fund its cause.
The U.S Mint facility in New Orleans was an important conquest - allowing the Confederacy to mint their own coinage.
The last U.S. coin to come out of the New Orleans facility was the 1861 Liberty Head Gold Double Eagle.
Fourteen years after the war ended, the New Orleans Mint re-opened and produced coins until it was closed in 1909.
The 1861 Double Eagle and Lincoln Presidential Dollar Two-Coin Set Pays Homage to the Civil War Era
American Mint ispleased to offer this beautiful two-piece coin set that any Civil War aficionado and lover of extraordinary collectibles would be thrilled to own. The set contains:
- Abraham Lincoln Presidential Dollar
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Minted in 2010, this genuine 1861 Abraham Lincoln coin features a stunningly detailed portrait of Lincoln on the obverse and Lady Liberty holding her torch aloft on the reverse.
- 1861 Liberty Head Double Eagle Replica Coin
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This piece is a faithful reproduction of the original 1861 Double Eagle coin, one of the most coveted pieces for new and experienced collectors alike.
Both of these proof-quality pieces are luxuriously layered in 24k gold, ensuring that this set will stand out among all the other items in your collection.
We've encased them in a handsome KeepSafeTM archival shell to enhance their presentation and preserve their beauty and luster for years to come.
You'll also find a brief synopsis of the history behind the coins within the shell.
We've limited the 1861 Abraham Lincoln gold coin and Double Eagle set to only 9,999 complete collections — don't wait until it's too late to get yours!
Most were melted down, but two specimens were known to have been spared.
The 1861 Paquet Gold Double Eagle has become a legend in the history of the U.S. Mint and American coinage.
Over the past 150 years, the two surviving specimens have found their way into some of the most prestigious collections in history.
In 2008, one of these incredibly rare and historic coins sold to a private collector for an astounding ,500,000!
Add the American Mint Historical Gold Eagle Replica to Your Collection
Cost and scarcity make the original 1861 Double Eagle 20 dollar gold coin unattainable for most collectors.
However, anyone can purchase a beautiful 1861 Paquet Gold Double Eagle Replica from American Mint.
We've layered our piece in gleaming 24k gold and encased it in an attractive KeepSafe archival shellto preserve its luster.
The protective case also includes a brief synopsis of the history of this fascinating coin.