Amazing. Never knew CSA did that. What an honor to be able to actually touch the gold itself. I think that coin should be in a museum. Thanks for sharing, Daniel. 😀
I am fortunate to own one of these in xf undamaged. I live in No.Georgia. I purchased this coin from a family who lived in Dahlonaga. It had been in the family since the 1870's. Their ancestors saved 32 $1 gold pieces. This just happened to be one of them. Probably was in general circulation for about 15 years. I bought all 32 of them. They ranged from VF to AU with none of them holed. It was not until 2 years after I purchased them that I noticed the 'D' mint mark. I knew it could not be from Denver as it was opened in 1906. I did some research and was amazed of the history of this coin. I was going to orignally put all 32 of those coins out for sale in my shop but did not get around to it. Good thing as I would have sold it as a circulated common date.
You know, Daniel, like you, over my lifetime I have come to appreciate numismatics not only for the appeal of the hobby, but because it is related to history and provenance. It's not just this 1861-D gold dollar, but the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle, the Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin Colonial Currency, and private gold from the Gold Rush. You actually touched this coin, and I can only envision the excitement you must have felt because of what that coin represented. The thrill of being able to own and touch something historical also comes with the humility of what it represents, especially this unique coin: the moment that the Dahlonega, Georgia United States Mint seceded from the Union and came under control of the Confederacy. Thank you for sharing this extremely important video, and congratulations for your handling of such a precious piece of American history!
I am glad got make sure it was represented as what it was exactly and not try to cheat the person who has the funds to buy it. Not a whole lot of people with your character today. I feel it is a privilege just to watch your channel and see what you have on next. Thanks
The first time I held an 1865 flying eagle... imagined the things bought, heard, seen by the people holding this coin.. truly our ancestors.. I fell in love with Numismatics... I was 15 years old. I still have that wornout coin.. and many others.
I love to see just one coin that for me it’s affordable, but only if I sell 90% of my stack, but I’ll wait for a higher grade. Salivating at the prospect of getting one of this in the wild, plenty of old folks down here in Florida
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@@CoinHELPu I was just wondering because there are records available from mints in ancient Rome and Egypt. I never thought about this topic. Would be interesting to know how many of such coins coins there are in Europe. I need to do some research.
To be fair, the Confederates commissioned the coins to be struck by a mint they took control of during the Civil War. So either records weren't kept by those who took over authority, or they were lost after the CSA fell.
This coin has some history. I love it! The story and history that is, as I do not have the capital to ever own it, and I am fine with that, but i can keep the story of its history thanks to you. Thank you for giving us the history. Have a great day!
At first I thought "oh boy another fake" no no, just a weak strike. I appreciate that piece of info on why they were weakly struck. Really unfortunate because the wreath boughs on these coins are a great design. They chose very good leaves/crops/plants that represent America so well and go together to produce a really beautiful complex image on such a small coin. The artist really knew what they were doing. That's the kinda coin that makes you love your country. Also I like that you mention you got to hold it in hand. I'm always cracking my certed coins out because I want to hold them and look at them raw. Can't stand having a beautiful coin and only being able to see it through reflections and scratches on plastic. They ought to make premium holders that have some sort of anti reflection/glare properties and a sapphire crystal exterior to eliminate scratching. They have glass like that for art frames and make sapphire phone screen protectors. Why not for coin holders? It'd definitely be worth paying extra on some coins if you want them protected but still be able to appreciate them in their full glory undisturbed.
Close to home. Nice
Thanks for sharing Daniel ! That is really cool. Great history lesson on this.
Amazing. Never knew CSA did that. What an honor to be able to actually touch the gold itself. I think that coin should be in a museum.
Thanks for sharing, Daniel. 😀
The CSA took over the New Orleans mint and tried to get currency into production but were ultimately unsuccessful
Interesting information. Thanks
Very awesome coin
Some story! Great History!
People always say “if that coin could only talk, what history”... well Daniel is actually part of this coins history... thanks for sharing 👍
Yeah exactly. I love knowing the provenance of a coin, even if it's only a little bit about the past couple owners. Still interesting!
I am fortunate to own one of these in xf undamaged. I live in No.Georgia. I purchased this coin from a family who lived in Dahlonaga. It had been in the family since the 1870's. Their ancestors saved 32 $1 gold pieces. This just happened to be one of them. Probably was in general circulation for about 15 years. I bought all 32 of them. They ranged from VF to AU with none of them holed. It was not until 2 years after I purchased them that I noticed the 'D' mint mark. I knew it could not be from Denver as it was opened in 1906. I did some research and was amazed of the history of this coin. I was going to orignally put all 32 of those coins out for sale in my shop but did not get around to it. Good thing as I would have sold it as a circulated common date.
Wow, thats amazing! The Civil War era is my favorite in all of American history....OMG! thats so cool.😊
You know, Daniel, like you, over my lifetime I have come to appreciate numismatics not only for the appeal of the hobby, but because it is related to history and provenance. It's not just this 1861-D gold dollar, but the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle, the Paul Revere and Benjamin Franklin Colonial Currency, and private gold from the Gold Rush. You actually touched this coin, and I can only envision the excitement you must have felt because of what that coin represented. The thrill of being able to own and touch something historical also comes with the humility of what it represents, especially this unique coin: the moment that the Dahlonega, Georgia United States Mint seceded from the Union and came under control of the Confederacy. Thank you for sharing this extremely important video, and congratulations for your handling of such a precious piece of American history!
That’s awesome
I am glad got make sure it was represented as what it was exactly and not try to cheat the person who has the funds to buy it. Not a whole lot of people with your character today. I feel it is a privilege just to watch your channel and see what you have on next. Thanks
The first time I held an 1865 flying eagle... imagined the things bought, heard, seen by the people holding this coin.. truly our ancestors.. I fell in love with Numismatics... I was 15 years old.
I still have that wornout coin.. and many others.
WOW!! Words can’t express how amazing the history behind such beautiful coins. WOW
I love to see just one coin that for me it’s affordable, but only if I sell 90% of my stack, but I’ll wait for a higher grade. Salivating at the prospect of getting one of this in the wild, plenty of old folks down here in Florida
Very neat Daniel. 😎👍
That is a cool looking gold coin. Would be nice to own one of those. Thanks for sharing another exclusive video Daniel. Too cool brother.
Very cool video!
Thanks for sharing this story.
Thank you Daniel!!
Amazing piece of history, Daniel thanks for sharing.
I look forward to your videos. I have collected coins for many years, but this was new and very interesting information for me.
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Amazing Story, & Gold Coin, thanks for Sharing Daniel
History is one of my biggest reasons that I have a collection of coins. THAT is history.
NO OMEGA SIGNS ON IT ANYWHERE 😅
I have a 1/2 dollar 1925 and a delver penny 1943
Why does the Red book say the mint made 1250 of these.
It's all guesses and estimations. No mint records of mintage or that the coin was struck.
The Rebels did good here!!!
1861 is not old for a coin. Interesting that the mint doesn’t have records. I mean the coin is not even old. Interesting info. Thanks for sharing.
It is for a US coin, and if a person was born in 1861 they would be considered old. So that is a matter of mere perspective.
@@CoinHELPu I was just wondering because there are records available from mints in ancient Rome and Egypt. I never thought about this topic. Would be interesting to know how many of such coins coins there are in Europe. I need to do some research.
To be fair, the Confederates commissioned the coins to be struck by a mint they took control of during the Civil War. So either records weren't kept by those who took over authority, or they were lost after the CSA fell.
@@CoinHELPu I have all 4 confederacy coins. How much would all of them be worth
This coin has some history. I love it! The story and history that is, as I do not have the capital to ever own it, and I am fine with that, but i can keep the story of its history thanks to you. Thank you for giving us the history. Have a great day!
in my 1965 red book, it has no mintage figures and a worth of $5750 in unc, $3500 in vf.
Hey that's nearly 60 G's in today's money in UNC. Thanks for sharing that!
Yea I remember I watched the previous video you did on this coin. See...I pay attention to your videos to learn 😊
7250 made
That is incorrect.
At first I thought "oh boy another fake" no no, just a weak strike. I appreciate that piece of info on why they were weakly struck. Really unfortunate because the wreath boughs on these coins are a great design. They chose very good leaves/crops/plants that represent America so well and go together to produce a really beautiful complex image on such a small coin. The artist really knew what they were doing. That's the kinda coin that makes you love your country. Also I like that you mention you got to hold it in hand. I'm always cracking my certed coins out because I want to hold them and look at them raw. Can't stand having a beautiful coin and only being able to see it through reflections and scratches on plastic. They ought to make premium holders that have some sort of anti reflection/glare properties and a sapphire crystal exterior to eliminate scratching. They have glass like that for art frames and make sapphire phone screen protectors. Why not for coin holders? It'd definitely be worth paying extra on some coins if you want them protected but still be able to appreciate them in their full glory undisturbed.