Errata -The Monitor had two XI-inch Dahlgren, smooth-bore cannons that were also cast at the WPF.
Beautiful red/brown example! 25 stars. My obverse has 36 stars. [ATTACH]
Took the kids to the West Point Foundry last weekend. Beautiful place to hike with lots of Civil War history. It's where the Parrot gun was...
On the hunt for a good "Spoot" example. I need to be patient.
On January 29, 1861 – a few months before the Civil War began – John Adams Dix, US Treasury Secretary, issued an order saying a Federal revenue...
Who knows the story behind this civil war token?[ATTACH]
Get that young man a tetanus shot stat!
Reading The Fateful Lighting by Jeff Shaara. Sherman's march to the sea brought the horrors of war to the citizens of Georgia. I love collecting...
Quite a few with the same repunched letters. Seems like someone got lazy polishing out all the letters.
My newest acquisition: F-256/433, Horrors of War/Blessings of Peace. This token is so distinct from many of the patriotic CWTs. I just love the...
Civil War Token F254/255. Still some red left. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Another monitor civil war token to add to my collection. Fuld 240/341a R1. This token was distributed by New York City token maker Charles D....
. That is a fun fact that I did not know!! Thx for pointing it out!
1851 Braided Hair HC. Not perfect, but it fills a hole in my 7070.[ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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