1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C Couple of thin scratches in

Couple of thin scratches in the left obverse field

1944: D-Day—Allies land on the beaches of Normandy: in the biggest amphibious operation in history

1964 Kennedy Half - PQ Brilliant Uncirculated

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1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C Couple of thin scratches inWhile collectors offer differing opinions on both the date of mintage and the proper nomenclature (token medal) of these pieces one truth holds fast they are both very scarce and highly sought after. Made from the iron armor plate of the CSS Virginia, these pieces are often found with environmental damage owing to the fact that the Merrimac was scuttled May 11, 1862. Obverse: Merrimac surrounded by, THE FIRST IRONCLAD, and date below Reverse: MADE