09/04/2026
One coin. Three different authorities. One incredible story. πͺ
The 1861-O Liberty Seated Half Dollar was struck during one of the most turbulent periods in American history.
In the same year, the New Orleans Mint operated under three different governments:
πΊπΈ United States
βοΈ State of Louisiana
π΄ Confederate States of America
The same mint, the same year, but a completely different chapter in history.
This rare silver half dollar is a reminder that coins are more than metal β they can preserve moments of political change, conflict, and history.
What makes a historic coin more fascinating to you β its rarity or the story behind it?