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Dollar - Bombardment of Fort Sumter
1861 year| Copper | - | - |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1861 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#122181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: Fort Sumter / was evacuated / with all the honors of war / after a most heroic defense by / Maj. R. Anderson / with a garrison of / 75 men / against / a terrific bombardment / of 30 hours duration / by the So. Ca. Rebels / numbering 8,000.
