2 PRE-CIVIL WAR GOLD DOLLARS PLUS MORE WITH
CLOTH AND LEATHER REMAINS. This fascinating lot consists of cloth remains possibly from a bag, accouterment or uniform together with the remains of leather, 2 gold dollars, a large cent, pistol caps, a white bone button, and a glass lens. This lot was found with the Texas buttons sold in the previous lot. and was excavated near Gains Mill, Virginia. The battle of Gains Mill was also known as the battle of Chickahominy River and took place on 27 June of 1862 in the area around Hanover County, Virginia. This type of Liberty Head gold dollar was issued from 1849 until 1889. These two examples are dated 1851 and 1852 with both being in circulated condition. The large cent is dated 1848 and was in nice condition when it was lost 164 years ago. CONDITION: all items are excavated with an appropriate patina. The leather and cloth are quite degraded as one would expect. Coins still have relativly sharp details. Other items are in relic condition. (02-27599/BF). $1200-1600.
[ translate ]CLOTH AND LEATHER REMAINS. This fascinating lot consists of cloth remains possibly from a bag, accouterment or uniform together with the remains of leather, 2 gold dollars, a large cent, pistol caps, a white bone button, and a glass lens. This lot was found with the Texas buttons sold in the previous lot. and was excavated near Gains Mill, Virginia. The battle of Gains Mill was also known as the battle of Chickahominy River and took place on 27 June of 1862 in the area around Hanover County, Virginia. This type of Liberty Head gold dollar was issued from 1849 until 1889. These two examples are dated 1851 and 1852 with both being in circulated condition. The large cent is dated 1848 and was in nice condition when it was lost 164 years ago. CONDITION: all items are excavated with an appropriate patina. The leather and cloth are quite degraded as one would expect. Coins still have relativly sharp details. Other items are in relic condition. (02-27599/BF). $1200-1600.
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