A better description is needed, all genuine Confederate coins are dated 1861, the coin may be just an Indian head cent or a Civil war token. Post new question.
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 last large cents were dated 1857. If your coin is dated 1861 it could be a British penny (not a cent), a private token, or a Civil War piece. Please post a new question with more details about its design and size.
All genuine Confederate coins are dated 1861 not 1862, you may have a Liberty Seated half dollar that is dated 1862, but it was not made by the C.S.A.
As of 05/2009 an 1862 'Indian Head' penny in good condition is worth $8.00, in fine condition it is worth $11.00, in extremely fine condition it is worth $28.00, in uncirculated condition it is worth $95.00 to $1,000, and proof is worth $600.00.
A better description is needed, all genuine Confederate coins are dated 1861, the coin may be just an Indian head cent or a Civil war token. Post new question.
So many different tokens were made the coin needs to be seen for an accurate assessment. Take it to a dealer or collector for a idea on the value.
It can be worth less than a cent, or more than $100, or anywhere in between -- depends on exactly which one you have and what condition it's in. First-hand examination by a token expert is required.
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 last large cents were dated 1857. If your coin is dated 1861 it could be a British penny (not a cent), a private token, or a Civil War piece. Please post a new question with more details about its design and size.
All genuine Confederate coins are dated 1861 not 1862, you may have a Liberty Seated half dollar that is dated 1862, but it was not made by the C.S.A.
As of 05/2009 an 1862 'Indian Head' penny in good condition is worth $8.00, in fine condition it is worth $11.00, in extremely fine condition it is worth $28.00, in uncirculated condition it is worth $95.00 to $1,000, and proof is worth $600.00.
In French, 1862 is said as "mille huit cent soixante-deux."
African Coins
Yesterday on eBay i searched one and the price of bidding was over $1,000 so i didnt buy it. I was looking for one around the $500 but i guess they are not worth that little :(
A lot! The first Lincoln cent was minted in 1909. You may have a token or other item made during the Civil War to honor Lincoln. If it's not a penny, please post a new question with more information that might help ID it.
Coins that have letters and numbers added are common, but it does not add to the value of any coin and kills the collectible value of any coin. The value of your counter stamped Large cent is "Whatever you can get".