Feb 18-19, 2002, The Benson Collection Part 2, Sale 13
Lot 2336
1861. Confederate Cent.
Bashlow Copper Restrike from defaced dies. This one grades
Uncirculated. Coined circa 1961-2, this was struck on a thick bronze
planchet with a reported mintage of 20,000, and were sold at $2.50 each in
1962. Blazing red with minor touches of PVC which should be removed.
Estimated Value $5-10.
From the Benson collection and likely
purchased in 1962.