1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C 9250 Silver Weight 11

9250 Silver  Weight 11

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

and no tears

Obverse: Features Lady Liberty holding the Lamp of Remembrance

1862 Made From The Merrimac Civil War Token/Medal Schenkman-ME1 - NGC VF Detail Fr. 2001-C 9250 Silver Weight 11While 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