Restrike 1861 (1961) Confederate Cent Die Impressions Bashlow Copper Bar Paperweight 1 Pound Marked inside: Christmas 1977 /

Marked inside: Christmas  1977 / STERLING

tears nor repairs

symbolizing America’s military readiness and desire for peace

One has to wonder how this note managed to last so long in circulation

Restrike 1861 (1961) Confederate Cent Die Impressions Bashlow Copper Bar Paperweight 1 Pound Marked inside: Christmas 1977 /In 1961, Robert Bashlow purchased the defaced Haseltine dies and had transfer dies made by August C. Frank, using original (cancelled) pieces. Bashlow produced a number of 2nd re strikes on a variety of metals, just in time for the Civil War anniversary. He also made a few fancy pieces, including a limited run of so called paperweights obverse & reverse Confederate Cent die impressions on solid blocks of copper. According to The Lovett Cent, a