1861 Confederate Cent Original NGC PF61 Start Price USD 154,294.00 Current Price USD 154,294.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price USD 160,286.00 Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, May 09, 2008 End Time Monday, May 19, 2008 Location Alpharetta, GA See more about '1861 Confederate Cent Original NGC PF61' Description     From the Old Roswell Mill Collection. Although this claim cannot be proven at this time, we believe that the offered coin is Robert Lovett, Jr.'s pocket piece that he accidentally spent at a tavern one winter night in 1873. Lovett, a jeweler and engraver from Philadelphia, was approached by agents of the Confederacy before the war began in 1861. He was contracted out to design a one cent piece for circulation in the Confederacy, but after fear of being caught and convicted for treason, Lovett buried his dies and handful of coins in his cellar. However, Lovett kept one as a pocket piece which he accidentally spent in 1873 while he was inebriated at a bar. The bartender allegedly sold the coin to a collector who passed it along to Capt. John W. Hazeltine. The former Civil War captain recognized the handiwork as Lovett's and proceeded to locate the jeweler and visit him until Lovett sold the captain the remaining coins and the dies. With that story, we believe that the presently offered coin has Lovett's pocket piece spent at the tavern. The coin has a sweated appearance, consistent with the nature of a pocket piece as well as the appearance of being used for a number of years. Whether or not it can be proven, the present specimen is nonetheless an exciting and significant piece of numismatic history that will be most assuredly appreciated by generations to come. JBH & Co. Policies: Method of Payment:  We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Check (Cashier's or Personal) and Money Order.  Please inquire about other methods of payment not listed above.  We do NOT accept PayPal.  Be advised that all personal checks will be held for funds clearance.  Check or Money Order should be mailed to:  John B. Hamrick & Co., P.O. Box 546, Alpharetta, GA  30009. Returns:  There is a 5 day return privilege on any purchase.  There will be a 3% restocking fee charged on all credit card returns.  Layaway Plans:  We offer  layaway plans for purchases over $2,000.  Shipping:  Shipping cost is based on the total purchase amount.  $0-$499=$10, $500-$999=$12, $1000-$9499=$17, $9500-$24,999=$25, $25,000-$49,999=$50, $50,000-$99,999=$100 and $100,000+=$200. Insurance:  All items are fully insured when shipped.  The insurance cost is included in the shipping cost. **While we make every effort to ensure all listings are accurate, we reserve the right to cancel any auction found to contain a significant listing error.** Questions:  If you should have any further questions regarding the policies stated above or should require further information regarding the auction you may contact us via:  EMAIL (jhamrick@mindspring.com) or PHONE (678-319-3005).    John B. Hamrick & Co. has been a leader in the numismatic market for over 40 years and are members in good standing with all leading numismatic organizations.         Created by eBay Blackthorne ver. 3.1.136.0 Place a Bid!