1840) Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, USA: Battle of Chancellorsville (30.04.1863-06.05.1863), US Civil War (1861-1865): An Indian One Cent 1863 and a Half Dime, random (1852-1863) that circulated at the time of the Battle are included in the set:
One of the major confrontations of the American Civil War (1861-1865) was the Battle of Chancellorsville in Virginia.
From April 30 to May 6, 1863, the North and South clashed, with victory going to the Confederacy and General Robert E. Lee.
Despite facing an enemy that was twice the size of his own forces, Lee split his army into two — a decision that led to what is remembered as Lee’s most significant tactical victory and a decisive victory for the Confederacy and Lee.
Yet it was another Confederate General Thomas “Stonewall Jackson” Lee's right-hand man, who is most often associated with this battle, as he was infamously struck down by friendly fire, making Chancellorsville his last victory.
The battle was fought in Spotsylvania County, Virginia in which Lee bested Union General Joseph Hooker’s Army of the Potomac, a force almost twice in size to Lee’s troops, by splitting his army in two.
Jackson’s 28,000 troops marched fifteen miles to target Hooker’s exposed flank, decimating over half of Hooker’s forces.
Jackson’s victory was short-lived as just days later, while on a scouting mission, a North Carolina Regiment fired upon him and his troops, leading to his arm being amputated. He died from complications at 39 years of age, his death a heavy blow to the Confederate Army.
The Front of the Presentation Case is titled - "THE BATTLE OF CHANCELORSVILLE - STONEWALL'S LAST VICTORY" and shows the Confederate Flag in the background. In the centre are seen the 1863 Indian One Cent Coin and the Random Date 1852-1863 Half Dime.
The Back of the Presentation Set shows the Reverses of the Indian One Cent and Half Dime Coins.
The Back is titled ""CHANCELLORSVILLE & STONEWALL JACKSON" along with the following description:
"Confederate General Thomas "stonewall" Jackson was General Robert E. Lee's most able commander. In victory after victory, Jackson maneuvered has troops so rapidly, that they were nicknamed "foot cavalry".
This is no more evident than in 1863 at Chancellorsville, when Lee outnumbered more than 2-1 sent Jackson with half the army to find a way to get behind the Union army.
Jackson's march won the day for the south, but the victory was short lived when Jackson was mistaken for the enemy and shot by his own men. After learning of Jackson's death, Lee said, "I have lost my right arm".
This set includes an Indian cent and Half Dime that circulated at the time of the battle."
This Commemorative Set includes the following items:
- An 1863 Indian Head Cent (in Good to Fine Condition).
An Indian 1863 One Cent Coin - Obverse and Reverse
- Random Date 1852-1863 (date varies) Seated Liberty Half Dime in Good to Very Good Condition. The Half Dime was struck from .900 fine silver.
An 1854 Silver Half Dime - Obverse and Reverse
The above two are the types of coins that would have been used by soldiers during the US Civil War.
- Housed in a 3 x 5 customer holder, the set is accompanied by a storybook about Coins and Currency during the Civil War, and a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The Booklet titled "Brother Against Brother.... Money Against Money", together with a photo of Stonewall Jackson
- An authentic Civil War bullet, a Confederate Coupon used to raise money during the Civil War, and a photo of Stonewall Jackson.
A Confederate Coupon for Thirty Dollars and an authentic Civil War bullet
The specifications of the coins are:
Country of issue: USA; Coin Theme: "Battle of Chancelorsville" (1863), American Civil War (1861-1865): Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 0.01, 0.05 Dollars - (One Cent and Half Dime); Metal Composition: .900 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.24 grams and 3.11 grams; Diameter/Size: 15.5 mm and 19.0 mm; Coin Quality: Circulated grade.
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