1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C 1948 Washington Quarter - NGC

1948 Washington Quarter - NGC MS 66 - Gem Brilliant Uncirculated

Obverse: Features Lady Liberty holding the Lamp of Remembrance

Couple of thin scratches in the left obverse field

9250 Silver  Weight 11

1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C 1948 Washington Quarter - NGCWhile 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